Chilean Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Name: Chilean Stuffed Grape Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 jar grape leaves in brine, or 45 to 50 fresh leaves soaked in brine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 13 cup finely chopped onion; 1 small clove garlic, peeled, smashed and chopped fine; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 tablespoons long-grain rice; 3 1/2 cups beef broth; 6 ounces lean ground beef; 4 teaspoons finely chopped parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 jar grape leaves in brine, or 45 to 50 fresh leaves soaked in brine
1 tablespoon olive oil
13 cup finely chopped onion
1 small clove garlic, peeled, smashed and chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons long-grain rice
3 1/2 cups beef broth
6 ounces lean ground beef
4 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Drain grape leaves and rinse well under cold running water.
2
Allow to soak in fresh water for at least 1 hour.
3
Place olive oil in 1-quart souffle dish.
4
Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 1 1/2 minutes.
5
Stir in onion, garlic and cumin.
6
Cook, uncovered, for 1 1/2 minutes.
7
Stir in rice and 3/4 cup of the broth.
8
Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
9
Cook for 10 minutes.
10
Prick plastic to release steam.
11
Remove from oven and uncover.
12
Allow to cool slightly.
13
Stir in beef, parsley, salt and pepper.
14
Place one grape leaf outside down on work surface.
15
Remove stem with a small knife.
16
Place 1 rounded teaspoon of the rice mixture in the center of the leaf.
17
Fold the sides to the center and roll up.
18
Place, seam side down in an 11- by- 7 by 2 1/2-inch glass dish.
19
Repeat with remaining rice mixture and leaves.
20
Pour 1 1/2 cups of the broth over the grape leaves.
21
Cook, covered, for 18 minutes.
22
Prick plastic to release steam.
23
Remove from oven and uncover.
24
Allow to stand until cool.
25
Pour over remaining 1 1/4 cups beef broth.
26
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 jar grape leaves in brine, or 45 to 50 fresh leaves soaked in brine, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 13 cup finely chopped onion, 1 small clove garlic, peeled, smashed and chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Chilean Stuffed Grape Leaves 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.

Chilean Stuffed Grape Leaves

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