Meat Filling for Grape Leaves, Cabbage Leaves, Peppers, and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Meat Filling for Grape Leaves, Cabbage Leaves, Peppers, and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup long-grain rice; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 pound ground lamb, preferably from the shoulder; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill leaves; Zest of 1 lemon, minced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup long-grain rice
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 pound ground lamb, preferably from the shoulder
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill leaves
Zest of 1 lemon, minced

1
Put the butter in a small saucepan or skillet with a lid and place over medium-high heat.
2
When the butter melts, add the onion and a sprinkling of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not at all browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the rice and spices and cook, stirring, until the rice is glossy, about a minute.
4
Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and turn the heat to low; cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes; dont worry if the rice isnt quite tender.
5
Combine the rice in a bowl with the lamb, some more salt and pepper, the herbs, and lemon zest.
6
(If you are stuffing tomatoes with this mixture, include the tomato pulp here too.)
7
Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day before stuffing tomatoes, peppers, or grape or cabbage leaves.

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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: 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1/4 cup long-grain rice, and more.

Yes, Meat Filling for Grape Leaves, Cabbage Leaves, Peppers, and Tomatoes 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.

Meat Filling for Grape Leaves, Cabbage Leaves, Peppers, and Tomatoes

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