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Azerbaijani Meat and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves

Name: Azerbaijani Meat and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dolma
Ingredients: 150 g ground beef; 100 g ground lamb; 1.5 cups cooked rice; 1.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cumin; 150 g onion, finely chopped; 150 g tomato, diced; 150 g fresh grape leaves

Classic Azerbaijani dish of grape leaves filled with a flavorful meat and rice mixture

60 minutes6 servings

Method

Combine ground beef, lamb, rice, salt, pepper, cumin, onion, and tomato in a bowl
Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each grape leaf
Roll the leaves tightly and place them in a pot
Add water to cover the leaves and bring to a boil
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes
Drain any excess liquid and serve warm
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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