Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas) Recipe

Name: Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup raw brown rice; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 12 lb ground beef, lamb or 12 lb turkey; ¼ teaspoon allspice; 2 teaspoons dried dill; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1 pinch clove; ¼ cup pine nuts; ¼ cup currants; grape leaves, 1 jar; 3 lemons; 1 ½ cups beef broth; 1 cup tomato juice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup raw brown rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 lb ground beef, lamb or 12 lb turkey
¼ teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons dried dill
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 pinch clove
¼ cup pine nuts
¼ cup currants
grape leaves, 1 jar
3 lemons
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 cup tomato juice

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Heat oil over medium heat.
3
Add the rice and once it has absorbed the oil, add the chicken broth, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
4
Bring rice to a boil, stir, then lower heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed.
5
Remove rice from heat and keep covered.
6
While the rice is cooking:.
7
Cook meat in a skillet with allspice, dill, cinnamon, mint, cloves, pine nuts, and currants.
8
Slice lemons thinly.
9
You will be placing the grape leaves between the lemon slices, so place a layer on the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish and save the other 1/2 for the top.
10
Rinse grape leaves and drain well.
11
Cut the stems off.
12
When rice is done cooking:.
13
Combine rice with meat mixture.
14
Stuff grape leaves.
15
To stuff, place the grape leaves vein side up.
16
Put about 1 tbsp of filling at the stem end.
17
Close the sides of the leaf in first and then roll the grape leaf to the tip.
18
Place in the casserole dish and repeat until grape leaves or filling runs out.
19
Put remaining lemon slices on top of the grape leaves.
20
Pour beef broth and tomato juice over the grape leaves.
21
Cover and bake at 350 for 1-1 1/4 hours.
22
Serve warm.

4163

kcal

Calories

301

Fat

Carbs

295

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup raw brown rice, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas) falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Grape Leaves (Dolmas)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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