Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas)

Name: Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 16- oz jar grape leaves in brine,; 1 1/2 cup short grain rice (soaked in plenty of water for 15 minutes, then drained); Extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, (finely chopped); 12 oz lean ground beef; Kosher salt; Black pepper; 1 tsp allspice; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 cup EACH chopped fresh parsley, (fresh dill, and fresh mint); 1 to 2 tomatoes (sliced into rounds); About 4 cups or more low-sodium chicken broth or water; Juice of 2 lemons

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:1h

These flavor-packed grape leaves are stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of rice; meat; and loads of fresh herbs and warm spices, then cooked in a bright lemony broth. I learned how to make stuffed grape leaves in my mother’s Mediterranean kitchen many years ago, and I’m sharing all her expert tips and tricks with step-by-step photos to show you (be sure to read the post.)

Updated at: Sun, 15 Nov 2026 02:05:22 GMT