Ingredients

1 jar grape leaves
2 lb lean ground beef
1 cup short-grain rice
1 large onion, diced
1 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Saute onion and mix with ground beef, salt, pepper, dill weed, cumin and 1/2 cup oil.
2. Add rice, water and mix by hand.
3. Place washed leaf rib side up and add 1 tablespoon of the mixture in the center.
4. Roll leaf and place into a saucepan, and repeat for remaining leaves.
5. Add chicken broth, cover and simmer about 45 minutes over low heat until rice is done.

Dulce says...

I tried this from a friend dliesh: Oh, broccoli rabe is my favorite! Takes a bit of extra work though: blanch it in boiling water for a minute or two until soft, drain it. In a big skillet, saute some garlic, crushed red pepper, and a few anchovies if you eat fish (seriously, they melt into the oil and are so good). Toss the greens in the oil and cook for a few more minutes. Toss with a can of drained cannelini beans. This week I grated some of the turnips and thinly sliced the fennel to make a slaw. Dressing was 1 part cider vinegar, 1 part honey and two parts mayo. Have made this in the past with broccoli, red onions, raisins, candied cashews and bacon and will probably add some of those extras if I make it again.
Jul 4, 2013 (report abuse)

ElieC says...

I made these yesterday and found them to be very tasty! I prefer these over vegetarian grape leaves - the flavor is more satisfying. I used beef instead of lamb. For the rice I used Italian Arborio.
Jan 11, 2010 (report abuse)

Rocky says...

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