Meat-Stuffed Grape Leaves

Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat: A Delectable Dish

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 1 cup Egyptian rice, washed
• 250 grams ground meat (beef or lamb, as preferred)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon mixed spices

For Wrapping:

• Grape leaves, stuffed (available in stores or prepared by blanching grape leaves in boiling water for a few minutes)
• Lemon juice
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
2. Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until fully browned and no longer pink.
3. Add the washed and drained rice to the cooked meat, and stir well.
4. Add the chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and mixed spices. Continue cooking and stirring for an additional minute.
5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
6. Place the grape leaves on a work surface and place a small amount of filling at the bottom of each leaf.
7. Fold the bottom part of the grape leaf over the filling, then fold the sides inward, and continue rolling the leaf tightly.
8. Place the stuffed grape leaves in the bottom of a cooking pot, then layer more leaves on top in a circular pattern.
9. Pour lemon juice over the stuffed grape leaves in the pot, then cover them with water until fully submerged.
10. Place the pot over low heat and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 45-60 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
11. Serve the stuffed grape leaves with meat hot, drizzled with a little lemon juice and a sprinkle of olive oil. Enjoy the delightful and nutritious flavors of this savory dish!