Stuffed Grape Leaves

Name: Stuffed Grape Leaves
Ingredients: 40 to 50 grapevine leaves; 1 c. rice (uncooked); 1 lb. ground beef or lamb; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 c. lemon juice; water (to cover)

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

40 to 50 grapevine leaves
1 c. rice (uncooked)
1 lb. ground beef or lamb
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. lemon juice
water (to cover)

Directions

1

Soak grape leaves in warm water for 10 minutes to soften. Combine remaining ingredients (except lemon juice and water) in bowl and mix well.
2

Take 1 leaf, place shiny side down and fill with 1 teaspoon of meat mix at base of leaf.
3

Roll into finger shape (firmly).
4

Place into pan in layers, alternating the direction of each layer.
5

Add water to cover leaves.
6

Bring to a boil, then add lemon juice.
7

Lower heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes until water is almost completely absorbed.