Stuffed Grape Leaves - Warak Einab Recipe

Name: Stuffed Grape Leaves - Warak Einab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs uncooked ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground lamb; 16 ounces tomato sauce, diced tomatoes or 2 ½ cups peeled diced tomatoes; 2 cups uncooked white rice; ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon coriander; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves or 1 lb fresh grape leaves; 1 lemon, sliced

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs uncooked ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground lamb
16 ounces tomato sauce, diced tomatoes or 2 ½ cups peeled diced tomatoes
2 cups uncooked white rice
½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon coriander
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves or 1 lb fresh grape leaves
1 lemon, sliced

1
Remove the grape leaves from the jar and soak for a few hours in cold water so they are not too salty.
2
While the grape leaves are soaking, mix the ground beef, tomato sauce, rice, coriander, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
3
The mixing is best done with your hands.
4
Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to stuff the leaves.
5
When the grape leaves have soaked for long enough, drain them and and dry with paper towels.
6
Remove the stems and place shiny side down.
7
Put approximately 1 tbsp of the meat mixture towards the bottom of the leaf.
8
Fold in sides, and roll together firmly, but leaving a bit of room for the rice to expand.
9
Continue until all leaves are stuffed.
10
Place the bundles in the bottom of a dutch oven side-by-side in circular layers.
11
Place two lemon slices between the layers of bundles.
12
Put a weight, such as a ceramic plate, on top of the grape leaves to prevent them from moving.
13
Fill the pot with enough water to cover the leaves.
14
Simmer and cook on low for 30 minutes, or until rice is done.
15
When the rice is done, remove the bundles from the pot and serve.

453

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs uncooked ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground lamb, 16 ounces tomato sauce, diced tomatoes or 2 ½ cups peeled diced tomatoes, 2 cups uncooked white rice, ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Grape Leaves - Warak Einab 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.

Stuffed Grape Leaves - Warak Einab

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