Meat Dolmas Plate Recipe
6 grape leaves rolled and stuffed with rice, spices, and beef served with tzeki sauce.
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Ingredients
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Dolmas Filling
Grape Leaves
Tzatziki Sauce
Method
Prepare the Filling
- 1
Cook the Rice
In a small saucepan, add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
- 3
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, sautéed onion and garlic, parsley, dill, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Assemble the Dolmas
- 4
Prepare Grape Leaves
Rinse the grape leaves under cold water to remove excess brine. Lay a grape leaf flat with the stem side facing you.
- 5
Stuff and Roll
Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the filling at the base of the leaf. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly from the base to the tip. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
Cook the Dolmas
- 6
Arrange and Steam
Place the rolled dolmas seam-side down in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the dolmas halfway, and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and steam for about 30-40 minutes until the meat is cooked through.
Prepare Tzatziki Sauce
- 7
Serve
- 8
Plate the Dolmas
Arrange the cooked dolmas on a plate. Serve warm with tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
