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Dolmathes (Stuffed Grape Leaves

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These traditional Greek dolmathes are the epitome of comfort food, offering tender, briny grape leaves filled with a savory blend of lean ground beef and short-grain rice. The filling is seasoned with warm cumin, fresh dill, and sweet onion, creating a harmonious balance of earthy and herbal flavors. Slow simmering in broth allows the rice to absorb the rich juices while the meat becomes incredibly tender. Perfect as a hearty side dish or a light main course, they are best served with a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of creamy avgolemono sauce. Ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or when you crave a taste of the Mediterranean.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 1448.5
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
These traditional Greek dolmathes are the epitome of comfort food, offering tender, briny grape leaves filled with a savory blend of lean ground beef and short-grain rice. The filling is seasoned with warm cumin, fresh dill, and sweet onion, creating a harmonious balance of earthy and herbal flavors. Slow simmering in broth allows the rice to absorb the rich juices while the meat becomes incredibly tender. Perfect as a hearty side dish or a light main course, they are best served with a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of creamy avgolemono sauce. Ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or when you crave a taste of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
  • 1 can Grape leaves
  • 2 pound Lean ground beef
  • 1 cup Short-grain rice
  • 1 lg Onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 cup Chicken broth or water
Directions
  1. 1
    Drain and rinse the canned grape leaves under cold water; pat dry.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, diced onion, dill, cumin, and vegetable oil.
  3. 3
    Add the short-grain rice to the meat mixture and mix by hand until evenly combined.
  4. 4
    Season the filling generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5
    Place a grape leaf vein-side up on a flat surface.
  6. 6
    Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture onto the center of the leaf.
  7. 7
    Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll tightly into a small cigar shape.
  8. 8
    Arrange the rolled leaves seam-side down in a single layer in a deep saucepan.
  9. 9
    Pour chicken broth over the rolls until they are mostly submerged.
  10. 10
    Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  11. 11
    Let cool slightly before serving with lemon wedges or avgolemono sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1448.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 75.5g117%
Saturated Fat 18.9g95%
Cholesterol 279.3mg94%
Sodium 281.4mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 94.5g32%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g108%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 105.6g212%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef, blending, broth, chicken, cumin, diced, dill, dolmathes, grape, greek, ground, lean, leaves, oil, onion, rice, sautéing, shortgrain, side-dish, simmering
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