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Armenian · Armenia

Stuffed Grape Leaves with Spiced Meat and Rice

Stuffed grape leaves with a savory rice and meat mixture, traditionally cooked in a pot

45 minutes4 servings
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Spiced Meat and Rice
Photo: Tiia Monto · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak grape leaves in cold water for 10 minutes to soften
  2. In a pan, cook onion in olive oil until translucent
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned
  4. Stir in rice, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper
  5. Lay a grape leaf flat, add 1 tbsp filling, roll tightly
  6. Place rolls in a pot, add 2 cups water, cover, and simmer 25 minutes
  7. Let rest 10 minutes before serving
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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