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Traditional Eastern European Dolma

Name: Traditional Eastern European Dolma
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 20 grape leaves; 1 cup cooked rice; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup chopped dill; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika

A variation with a mix of meat and rice, typical of Eastern European cuisine.

35 minutes4 servings

Method

Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
In a bowl, mix rice, ground beef, onion, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each grape leaf.
Roll the leaves tightly and place them in a pot with a bit of water.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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