Stuffed Chard Recipe

Name: Stuffed Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs ground veal or 1 14 lbs ground beef or 1 14 lbs ground turkey; 14 lb ground lean pork (optional, add 1/4lb of main meat choice instead if you omit the pork); 1 large garlic clove, chopped; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup parsley; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 egg, beaten; ¼ cup milk; 15 chard leaves, large, stems removed and reserved; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; lemon slice; fresh yogurt; sour cream

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs ground veal or 1 14 lbs ground beef or 1 14 lbs ground turkey
14 lb ground lean pork (optional, add 1/4lb of main meat choice instead if you omit the pork)
1 large garlic clove, chopped
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup parsley
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup milk
15 chard leaves, large, stems removed and reserved
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
lemon slice
fresh yogurt
sour cream

1
Mix meat filling ingredients well and set aside.
2
Immerse chard leaves, 4-5 at a time, in boiling water until limp.
3
Drain well, discard water.
4
Lay chard leaves out flat.
5
Mound meat filling in center.
6
Fold sides of leaves over center, then fold top and bottom over.
7
Roll each leaf into a compact bundle.
8
Finely chop reserved chard leaves.
9
Melt butter over medium heat and saute onions and chopped chard until onion is soft.
10
Lay chard bundles on top of sauted vegetables, add chicken stock and sprinkle with lemon juice.
11
Drizzle 1-2 tbsp of olive oil over bundles.
12
Simmer until done, approximately 35 minutes, over low heat.
13
To serve, place a few bundles in a bowl and pour the broth into the bowl until they are half-covered.
14
then put a double or two of plain yogurt or sour cream on top.
15
Enjoy!

4466

kcal

Calories

263

Fat

Carbs

478

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs ground veal or 1 14 lbs ground beef or 1 14 lbs ground turkey, 14 lb ground lean pork (optional, add 1/4lb of main meat choice instead if you omit the pork), 1 large garlic clove, chopped, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Chard falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Chard

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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