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Meat-Filled Grape Leaf Rolls with Olive Oil and Water

Name: Meat-Filled Grape Leaf Rolls with Olive Oil and Water
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Armenian
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 1 lb ground beef or lamb; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 100 grape leaves (fresh or canned); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup water

Stuffed grape leaves with a savory meat and rice filling, a traditional Armenian dish.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix rice, ground meat, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each grape leaf.
Roll the leaves tightly and place them in a pot.
Pour water and olive oil into the pot, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Serve warm with a side of yogurt or lemon wedges.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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