Meat Grape Leave Recipe
Make Meat Grape Leave Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Wraps
Cooking Liquid
Method
Preparation of Filling
- 1
Sauté Onions
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, sautéed onions, uncooked rice, parsley, mint, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Wrapping
- 3
Prepare Grape Leaves
Lay a grape leaf flat on a clean surface, with the stem end facing you.
- 4
Add Filling
Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling at the base of the leaf.
- 5
Roll the Leaves
Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the base to the tip. Repeat this process with the remaining leaves and filling.
Cooking
- 6
Arrange Wrapped Leaves
Place the rolled grape leaves seam-side down in a large pot. Arrange them snugly to prevent them from unraveling during cooking.
- 7
- 8
Simmer
Cover the pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the leaves are tender.
