Stuff grape leaves with meat and rice Recipe

Name: Stuff grape leaves with meat and rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 lb ground meat; 1 lb pan sausage I used Odoms Tennessee Pride mild; 1 stick butter; 1 large onion chopped; 1 2/3 cup long grain rice; 5 cup water; 32 oz wet one pound dry grape leaves; 4 quart water; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 1 tbsp salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 2 bay leaf; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tbsp rosemary oil; 1 tsp saffron threads; 1 1/2 tsp marjoram; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp dillweed; 1 tbsp Hungarian paprika; 29 oz tomato sauce; 29 oz tomato puree; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tsp sweet basil; 1 tsp whole leaf oregano; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp granulated garlic powder

Servings: persons

1 2/3 lb ground meat
1 lb pan sausage I used Odoms Tennessee Pride mild
1 stick butter
1 large onion chopped
1 2/3 cup long grain rice
5 cup water
32 oz wet one pound dry grape leaves
4 quart water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tbsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 bay leaf
1 tsp thyme
1 tbsp rosemary oil
1 tsp saffron threads
1 1/2 tsp marjoram
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dillweed
1 tbsp Hungarian paprika
29 oz tomato sauce
29 oz tomato puree
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp sweet basil
1 tsp whole leaf oregano
1 tsp salt
2 tsp granulated garlic powder

1
Drain and rinse your grape leaves add to the pot of water with vinegar, sugar salt, boil 20 minutes then add baking soda it will bubble up stir well cover remove from heat.
2
Cook your sausage add chopped onion ground meat and butter stir well
3
After the meat is browned add spices crush the bay leaves up before adding
4
After spices are in and stirred in well add the rice and water stir in well cover let simmer till water craters form stir once cover amd let sit 20 minutes
5
Preheat oven 400 Fahrenheit
6
While that is sitting make your sauce to a pot add sauce amd puree add salt, sugar, oregano, basil, and garlic.
7
Stir bring up to simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally after 15 minutes cover remove from heat.
8
Take two leaves put 1 and a half tablespoons of meat rice filling in center fold sides over to middle then roll from bottom to top keeping sides in repeat 47 times
9
When all are rolled and on pan add sauce on top bake in oven 20-25 minutes
10
Garnish if you like

931

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 lb ground meat, 1 lb pan sausage I used Odoms Tennessee Pride mild, 1 stick butter, 1 large onion chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuff grape leaves with meat and rice 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.

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Stuff grape leaves with meat and rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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