Beef and Lamb Dolma

Recipe

Ingredients Amount Unit
Ground Beef 1/2 Lbs
Ground Lamb 1/2 Lbs
White Rice 1 Cup
Olive Oil 1/2 Cup
Salt 1 Tablespoon
Crushed Mint 1 Tablespoon
Dried Parsley 1 Tablespoon
Ground Black Pepper 1 Tablespoon
Dried Oregano 1 Tablespoon
Yellow Onion, Finely Diced 1 Unit
Grape Leaves 1 Jar
Beef Stock 4 Cups


  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the beef, lamb, rice, olive oil, salt, mint, parsley, pepper, oregano, and onions.

  2. Rinse the grape leaves in water, making sure not to tear the leaves. Put two leaves overlapping one another on your workstation.

  3. Place a generous amount of filling in the center of the leaves.

  4. Roll the bottom of the grape leaves over the filling.

  5. Fold the sides of the grape leaves over the center.

  6. Continue to roll the leaves until the filling is completely encased like a burrito.

  7. Place the stuffed leaves in a large pot or Dutch oven.

  8. Cut the lemons in half and add on top of the stuffed leaves

  9. Cover the lemons with beef stock

  10. Turn on the stove and let simmer for about 40 Minutes.

  11. When ready, remove the lemons and dolmas to serve. Discard the beef stock.