Meat & Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves

• 1.5 lbs of ground beef
• 1 lb of ground lamb
• 1/3 cup of olive oil
• 1 large lemon(juiced)
• 1 yellow onion(minced)
• 5 garlic cloves(minced)
• 2 large seeded tomatoes(minced)
• Chopped mint
• Chopped dill
• Chopped chives
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of fresh ground peoper
• 2 teaspoons of cumin
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 1 1/3 cups of long grain rice(rinced)
• 1 jar of grape leaves. (Buy 2)
• 2 eggs

1. Prepare all items and put into a large mixing bowl.
2. Measure out the rice and then wash thoroughly until water runs clear. Remove and drain thoroughly.
3. Combine all items and mix until consistent.
4. Prepare the pot by lining the bottom with cabbage, sliced tomatoes, or a layer of grape leaves to protect from burning the stuffed leaves. Keep the empty jar for the cooking process.
5. On a clean cutting board lay out the washed grape leaves and roll them all up. I suggest watching a YouTube video.
6. Place each one in the pan tightly next to eachother. Continue a second level until all the mixture is used up.
7. Cover the grape leaves with water and cover them with a plate that fits well in the pot. This will hold them down during cooking. Fill the empty jar with water and place it on top of the plate for additional pressure.
8. Bring to a boil and then simmer until most of the water has evaporated.
9. Take off the stove and let cool. Add additional lemon before serving.
10. Ingredients can also be cooked in advance. Some people like it this way as the meat, onions and garlic bring on different flavor since browned. Combine all ingredients excluding the eggs and rice in a sauce pan until meat is browned throughout. Drain and keep the juice left over. Let cool down in the refrigerator so the mixture will be easier to work with while rolling. Once rolled use the remaining juice to cover the grape leaves along with the water.

ground beef, ground lamb, olive oil, garlic, mint, dill, chives, salt, ground peoper, cumin, cinnamon, long grain, grape, eggs

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Meat-_-Rice-stuffed-grape-leaves-1699152 (may not work)