Stuffed Grape Leaves With Meat

Stuffed Grape Leaves With Meat Ingredients

300 grams of fresh grape leaves that are soaked, cleaned and boiled for about 6 mins. Drain, and set aside.Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing

For The Stuffing

2 cups of short grain rice washed few times and soaked for 30-40 min250 grams of 80/20 ground meat2 tbsp of cooking oil or ghee (optional)1 tbsps of all spice1 tbsp cinnamon1/2 tbsp of turmericSalt and pepper(The same stuffing can be used for the zucchini if you are choosing to add it)Stuff your grape leaves, and set them aside-

To Prepare Your Pan Your Will Need

Two large tomatoes slides thinly2 lbs of lamb chops- lamb thigh or shoulder works as wellYour rolled grape leavesCored and and stuffed Zucchini (optional)Enough water to slightly cover the stuffed grape leaves, meat and zucchiniJuice of two large lemons or more of you like it sour

Steps

Start by seasoning the lamb chops with the same spices used for the stuffing.Layer the tomato in the bottom on the pan (those tomatoes are to die for?Add the meat, grape leaves, zucchini, then grape leaves again.Place a heavy clay plate on top so that everything stays in place. Add hot water and salt to taste to the pot, just enough to slightly cover everythingCover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to the lowest setting. Allow it to cook for an hour and a half. Uncover the pot, take away some of the sauce, then add the lemon juice. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.Cook for another 30 mins the drain the sauce and serve hot with some garden veggies and yogurt.Enjoy!