Lori's Favorite Grape Leaves Recipe

Name: Lori's Favorite Grape Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) jar grape leaves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 lb ground beef; 1 onion (minced); 1 small garlic clove (minced); 1 cup water; ¼ cup tomato sauce; ½ cup rice; 1 tablespoon mint (minced); 1 tablespoon parsley (minced); ¼ teaspoon salt; fresh cracked pepper (to taste); 1 pinch ground cinnamon; ¼ cup currants; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 tablespoons port wine; 1 cup water; 12 a lemon, juice of; lemon slice

Servings: persons

1 (20 ounce) jar grape leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 lb ground beef
1 onion (minced)
1 small garlic clove (minced)
1 cup water
¼ cup tomato sauce
½ cup rice
1 tablespoon mint (minced)
1 tablespoon parsley (minced)
¼ teaspoon salt
fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
1 pinch ground cinnamon
¼ cup currants
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons port wine
1 cup water
12 a lemon, juice of
lemon slice

1
Drain leaves.
2
Separate.
3
Soak to remove brine.
4
Dry on paper towels.
5
Heat oil in a skillet.
6
Add the beef, onion and garlic.
7
Brown.
8
Add the water, tomato sauce, rice,.
9
mint, parsley, salt, pepper, cinnamon, currants, pine nuts and port.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Reduce.
12
Cover.
13
Simmer 15 minutes.
14
Let cool.
15
Remove stems from leaves.
16
Place stem side up on counter.
17
Place 1-2 teaspoons of filling on each.
18
Fold in sides then roll up tightly.
19
Line the bottom of a large skillet with 4 of the leaves.
20
Top with rolls, fitting them snuggly.
21
Add water and lemon juice.
22
Place a plate on top.
23
Bring to a boil.
24
Reduce.
25
Cover.
26
Simmer 45 minutes.
27
Serve with lemon slices.

3824

kcal

Calories

282

Fat

Carbs

240

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (20 ounce) jar grape leaves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 12 lb ground beef, 1 onion (minced), and more.

Yes, Lori's Favorite 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.

Lori's Favorite Grape Leaves

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