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Dolmades

Perfectly Savory Dolmades: A Taste of Greek Comfort Food

Experience the comfort of Dolmades with savory beef and aromatic herbs wrapped in grape leaves.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef You can substitute with ground lamb or turkey.
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Uncooked, any short-grain rice can work.
  • 1 small White Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2.5 tsp Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adds subtle heat.
  • 1/2 cup Water Helps bind the mixture.
  • 2 pieces Lemons Divided, juice incorporated into filling.
  • 3/4 cup Fresh Herbs Mint, dill, Italian parsley, oregano, chopped.
For the Grape Leaves
  • Grape Leaves Jarred varieties preferred.
For Cooking
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Infuses flavor during baking.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for richness.
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil For sautéing onions and garlic.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sauté the onion in canola oil until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. In a large bowl, mix sautéed onion and garlic with beef, rice, salt, pepper, water, lemon juice, and herbs.
  3. Rinse grape leaves, place filling near stem end, fold sides, and roll tightly.
  4. Arrange dolmades in a pot seam-side down, pour broth over, and drizzle melted butter and lemon juice.
  5. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until rice is tender and leaves are soft.
  6. Let dolmades cool for 10 minutes, then serve with lemon wedges and tzatziki.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse grape leaves thoroughly to remove brine. Roll tightly to prevent filling from escaping during cooking. Allow to cool before serving to enhance flavor melding. Serve with tzatziki for added flavor.

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