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Beef and Lamb Grape Leaf Rolls with Rice and Spices

Name: Beef and Lamb Grape Leaf Rolls with Rice and Spices
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Ingredients: 150g beef chuck; 100g lamb shoulder; 1.5 cups cooked basmati rice; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 100g fresh grape leaves

Traditional vine leaf rolls with a meat and rice filling, served as a main dish

60 minutes6 servings

Method

Finely chop the beef and lamb, then mix with cooked rice, onion, garlic, cumin, and paprika
Soak grape leaves in water for 10 minutes to soften
Place 2 tablespoons of the mixture on each leaf, fold sides inward, and roll tightly
Arrange in a pot, add 1 cup water, cover, and cook on low heat for 40 minutes
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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