Lori's Favorite Grape Leaves |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These are probably the same as the others, but I thought they were outstanding! Ingredients:
1 (20 ounce) jar grape leaves |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 lb ground beef |
1 onion (minced) |
1 small garlic clove (minced) |
1 cup water |
1/4 cup tomato sauce |
1/2 cup rice |
1 tablespoon mint (minced) |
1 tablespoon parsley (minced) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
fresh cracked pepper (to taste) |
1 pinch ground cinnamon |
1/4 cup currants |
2 tablespoons pine nuts |
2 tablespoons port wine |
1 cup water |
1/2 a lemon, juice of |
lemon slice |
Directions:
1. Drain leaves. Separate. Soak to remove brine.
2. Dry on paper towels.
3. Heat oil in a skillet.
4. Add the beef, onion and garlic. Brown.
5. Add the water, tomato sauce, rice,.
6. mint, parsley, salt, pepper, cinnamon, currants, pine nuts and port.
7. Bring to a boil. Reduce. Cover. Simmer 15 minutes.
8. Let cool.
9. Remove stems from leaves. Place stem side up on counter.
10. Place 1-2 teaspoons of filling on each.
11. Fold in sides then roll up tightly.
12. Line the bottom of a large skillet with 4 of the leaves. Top with rolls, fitting them snuggly.
13. Add water and lemon juice.
14. Place a plate on top.
15. Bring to a boil. Reduce. Cover. Simmer 45 minutes.
16. Serve with lemon slices.
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