Armenian Stuffed Vegetables (Dolma) Recipe

Name: Armenian Stuffed Vegetables (Dolma)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FILLING; 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs ground round or 1 1/2 lbs lamb and lean ground top round beef; 1/2 cup rice (preferably a combination of the two) or 1/2 cup cracked bulgur wheat (preferably a combination of the two); 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped fine; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 8 ounces crushed tomatoes or 8 ounces tomato sauce; cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 medium yellow onion (chopped); 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or (14 ounce) can beef broth, enough to cover the vegetables

Servings: persons

FILLING
1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs ground round or 1 1/2 lbs lamb and lean ground top round beef
1/2 cup rice (preferably a combination of the two) or 1/2 cup cracked bulgur wheat (preferably a combination of the two)
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped fine
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
8 ounces crushed tomatoes or 8 ounces tomato sauce
cayenne pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or (14 ounce) can beef broth, enough to cover the vegetables

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PREPARATION OF VEGETABLES:
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A variety of vegetables can and should be used including red, gold, and or green bell peppers. Also used are large sized zucchini squash, tomatoes, and onions.
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Scoop out the vegetables leaving an opening for the filling of about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter and about 2-3 inches deep. Fill the scooped out vegetables with the filling mixture and place upright in a large covered casserole.
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Pour over the crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce with broth or 1 cup of water. Cover and cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 1-1 1/2 hours.
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Try this dish served with a dollop of Mahdzoon (YOGURT) over the filled vegetables.
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See my Mahdzoon recipe -- ENJOY!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FILLING, 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs ground round or 1 1/2 lbs lamb and lean ground top round beef, 1/2 cup rice (preferably a combination of the two) or 1/2 cup cracked bulgur wheat (preferably a combination of the two), 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Armenian Stuffed Vegetables (Dolma) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Armenian Stuffed Vegetables (Dolma)

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