Grape Leaves Recipe

Name: Grape Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 60 grape leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 onion chopped, about 1/2 cup; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 cup parsley chopped; 1/4 cup mint chopped; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 cup basmati rice cooked; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

60 grape leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 onion chopped, about 1/2 cup
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup parsley chopped
1/4 cup mint chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 cup basmati rice cooked
6 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add ground beef, onion and garlic and cook 5-6 minutes until meat is cooked through. Stir in cumin, parsley and mint. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in lemon zest and cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Bring 6 cups chicken stock to a boil. Drain and rinse grape leaves. Remove stems and the hard vein where the stem was attached to the leaf. Working in batches, drops leaves into boiling stock and cook 5 minutes. Drain and cool.
3
Place a leaf with the vein side up on work surface. Form 1 tablespoon filling into mini-cigar shape and place in the center of leaf. Fold edges of leaf into the center and roll, tucking any edges in as needed.
4
Set the Smart Oven+ Attachment base pan with heating element and Steamer Water Basin Pan on the oven rack. Fill Water Basin Pan with 4 cups of water.
5
Arrange grape leaves on Perforated Steamer Tray; set Perforated Steamer Tray in Water Basin Pan, cover with Lid and place in oven. On STEAM mode, steam grape leaves 35-40 minutes. To test if they are finished, remove one grape leaf and carefully unroll to see if filling holds shape and is firm.
6
Remove from Steamer and serve warm or at room temperature.

2213

kcal

Calories

Fat

296

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 60 grape leaves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 onion chopped, about 1/2 cup, and more.

Yes, Grape Leaves falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Grape Leaves

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