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Macedonian Sarma with Tomato Sauce

Name: Macedonian Sarma with Tomato Sauce
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Stuffed Vegetables
Ingredients: 200 g ground beef; 100 g ground pork; 1 cup rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 100 grape leaves; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups tomato sauce

A variation of stuffed grape leaves with a rich tomato sauce, enhancing the traditional flavor.

75 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, rice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, add a spoonful of the meat mixture, and roll it up tightly.
Arrange the rolled leaves in a pot, add water, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
Pour the tomato sauce over the leaves, cover, and cook on low heat for 45-60 minutes until the leaves are tender and the meat is cooked through.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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