Title: Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmathes)
Categories: Meat Vegetable Check
Yield: 4 Servings

1	cn	Grape leaves
2	lb	Lean ground beef
1	c	Short-grain rice
1	lg	Onion, diced
1	ts	Dill weed
1/2	ts	Cumin
1/2	c	Vegetable oil
2	c	Chicken broth or water
		Salt to taste
		Pepper to taste

Place meat into large bowl and add diced onion (sauteed if desired), salt, pepper, dill weed, cumin and oil. Mix well. Add rice and * cup water. Mix by hand until blended together. Place about 1 tablespoon mixture in the center of washed leaf (ribs up) and roll into narrow roll. Place rolls into deep saucepan in layers. Add chicken broth. Cover and simmer about 45 minutes over low heat until rice is done. Serve plain, with wedges of lemon or with egg lemon sauce.

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