Dolmas

Name: Dolmas
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground lamb; 1 cup white rice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon crushed mint; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 yellow onion, finely ground; 1 jar grape leaves; 6 lemons; Beef stock, for simmering

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground lamb
1 cup white rice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon crushed mint
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 yellow onion, finely ground
1 jar grape leaves
6 lemons
Beef stock, for simmering

Directions

1

Mix together the beef, lamb, rice, olive oil, salt, mint, parsley, pepper, oregano and onions.
2

This is the filling.
3

Next, rinse the grape leaves and separate in a colander.
4

Place 2 to 3 grape leaves stem-side up on a work station; they should overlap each other.
5

Place desired amount of filling in the center and roll, folding in the sides.
6

Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
7

Arrange tightly together in a stockpot.
8

Once the stockpot is full, cut the lemons in half and put on top.
9

Cover with beef stock and simmer until the rice is soft, 30 to 45 minutes.