Ingredients:
- 1 Jar Grape Leaves Rinsed or Fresh Grape Leaves if Available
- 11⁄2 lbs. Ground Chuck 80/20
- 1⁄2 Cup uncooked Long Grain White Rice
- Salt and Pepper
- 5 Cloves Garlic Sliced
- 1⁄2 Cup Chopped Fresh Mint
- Juice of 2 Lemons
Method
- Combine meat and rice season with salt and pepper.
- Add 1⁄3 to a 1⁄4 cup of water to moisten up the meat so it will not dry out by the rice when cooking.
- Make a small oval meatball place at the base of the grape leave and begin to roll folding in the sides as you roll up.
- Layer the stuffed grape leaves in a sauce pan placing the garlic on each layer.
- Add the lemon juice, mint then add lightly salted water just to cover the grape leaves, place a dish on top to hold the grape leaves down, cover pot.
- Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer cook until done 45 minutes to an hour.
Oh these sound delicious! I love Dolma’s! That what we call them! I am craving them now! Thank You for the recipe John & Sherry! Yummy 😋
They are delicious! We just love them!
This sounds so good.I would love to try them.
You will love them!
You should give then a try you will love them.
Thank-you for the recipe, I have been looking for a good recipe, an easy, love your crafts an your husband an your recipes.
Thank you so much.
Sherry, can’t wait to make these! We love stuffed grape leaves! My daughters fiancé mom gave her the recipe before she passed away. They are delicious! Can’t wait to try yours!