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Mom's Dolmades

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inpatskitchen's Notes: These are the stuffed grape leaves Mom used to make....not the oily rice stuffed ones often seen at delis...but rather meat rolls, hearty enough for dinner. We like to serve them with mashed...
These are the stuffed grape leaves Mom used to make....not the oily rice stuffed ones often seen at delis...but rather meat rolls, hearty enough for dinner. We like to serve them with mashed potatoes using the pan juices of the casserole as a "gravy".

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Makes about 30 rolls (probably will serve about 8 people)

1 1/2 pound ground lamb (or a combination of lamb and beef) Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup raw rice Ask a question about this ingredient

1 egg Ask a question about this ingredient

8 ounces tomato sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs Ask a question about this ingredient

1 medium onion, finely diced Ask a question about this ingredient

2 teaspoons salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic ( or garlic powder ) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup chopped fresh parsley Ask a question about this ingredient

8 ounce jar grape leaves in brine Ask a question about this ingredient

14-15 ounce can diced tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient

1 lemon, thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient

Thoroughly combine the first 10 ingredients in a mixing bowl and chill for about an hour.
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In a colander, drain and rinse the grape leaves thoroughly.
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Spread out a grape leaf with the "veiny" side up and place about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture shaped into a 2 to 3 inch log at the base of the leaf. Roll the bottom portion of the leaf over the meat, tuck in the sides and continue rolling. Place each leaf in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan seam side down.
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Pour the can of diced tomatoes (with the juice) evenly over the leaves. Place the sliced lemon on top.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350F for one hour and 15 minutes.
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8 Comments on Mom's Dolmades

mpittsm added 9 months ago

I've been looking for an easy dolmades recipe- thanks for sharing- will def be trying!

inpatskitchen added 9 months ago

Thank you..please let me know what you think if you try them!

sdebrango added 9 months ago

Love stuffed grape leaves, have never made them, I must try this recipe.

inpatskitchen added 9 months ago

Thanks! Please let me know what you think if you do try them...Don't let the storm get you down!

Sagegreen added about 1 year ago

Love stuffed grape leaves. Usually I just do them just with plain rice (boring), but your recipe is inspiring me! Will try this next time I make some!

inpatskitchen added about 1 year ago

Thanks Sagegreen! It's a real meal...sometimes I serve them halved and at room temp on a Greek antipasto platter...they go fast around here

Frontalgirl added about 1 year ago

This looks yummy!

inpatskitchen added about 1 year ago

Thanks Frontalgirl!