Greek Stuffed Grape leaves in Tomato Sauce

By Dimitra's Dishes · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook the onion in the olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 6-8 minutes. Add the scallions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef and cook over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the pureed tomatoes, rice, water and lemon juice, plus a quarter teaspoon more salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 6-7 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat, stir in the herbs, taste and adjust the seasoning.
6. Lay each grape leaf shiny side down, place a teaspoon of filling near the bottom centre, fold the sides over and roll up. Place the rolls seam side down in a 9 by 13-inch baking pan.
7. Blend the canned tomatoes, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper until smooth, then stir in the oregano. Taste and adjust, then pour over the grape leaves.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes.
9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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