How to Make Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat

Stuffed grape leaves with meat is one of Lebanon’s finest and most delicious dishes. Learn the steps to make it and enjoy this wonderfully flavorful dish.

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1/2 kilo coarsely ground meat2 cups rice1 teaspoon meat spice1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 kilo green grape leaves, or as needed1 kilo ribs or bone-in meat1 teaspoon saltTomatoes as desiredDried onion as desiredPotatoes as desiredCarrots as desired1 lemon, or as desiredMeanwhile, stack the grape leaves together and soak them for ten minutes in hot water. Rinse the grape leaves immediately with cold water so they retain their green color.In a pot over heat, sauté the bone-in meat with two tablespoons of butter for a quarter of an hour until it takes on color.In another pot, arrange slices of tomato, onion, potatoes, and carrots in the bottom, then spread the bone-in meat over them.Fatima Zahwi Ghamloush

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Soak the rice for a while, rinse it well, and drain completely. Add the ground beef with the spices and salt over the rice, and mix well to form the filling.