In a pan, heat a little oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned. Add the rice, paprika, salt, black pepper, and dill. Mix well and remove from heat.

Prepare the grape leaves

If using fresh grape leaves, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened. For canned grape leaves, rinse them under cold water to remove excess brine.

Stuff the grape leaves

Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, vein side up. Add a spoonful of the beef and rice mixture at the base of the leaf. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

Cook the stuffed grape leaves

Arrange the stuffed grape leaves seam side down in a pot. Pour lemon juice and water or broth over them. Cover and cook on low heat for about 45 minutes, until rice is tender.

Serve

Transfer the cooked grape leaves to a serving platter and top with sour cream. Enjoy warm!