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Meat, Bulgur, And Rice Dolmades Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 1/2 tsps olive oil
  • 2 tbsps uncooked bulgur
  • 1/2 lb ground round
  •  Cooking spray
  • 1 c coarsely sliced fennel (about 1 bulb)
  • 1/4 c coarsely sliced green onions
  • 1/2 c coarsely sliced onion
  • 30 bottled large grape leaves
  • 1 large tomato, cored & cut in half crosswise (about 1 lb)
  • 1/4 c fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsps uncooked medium-grain rice
  •  Lemon wedges (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper or dash of crushed red pepper
  • 1 (15.75-oz) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsps sliced fresh or 1 tbsp dried dill

Directions
  • Step #1 Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor/blender, & process until minced.
  • Step #2 Combine the fennel mixture with beef, bulgur, rice, & oil.
  • Step #3 Grate tomato halves over mixture; discard skin.
  • Step #4 Sprinkle top beef mixture with pepper & salt; stir this to mix.
  • Step #5 Rinse grape leaves under cold water; drain & pat dry with paper towels.
  • Step #6 Remove stems, & discard.
  • Step #7 Spoon 1 rounded tbsp of beef mixture onto the center of each grape leaf.
  • Step #8 Bring 2 opposite points of leaf to center, & fold over filling.
  • Step #9 Beginning at 1 short side, roll up leaf tightly, jelly-roll fashion.
  • Step #10 Repeat procedure with remaining grape leaves.
  • Step #11 Place stuffed grape leaves close together, seam sides down, in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #12 Add broth & juice; bring to a boil.
  • Step #13 Cover up, reduce heat, & let simmer for 30 mins.
  • Step #14 Carefully remove dolmades from pan.
  • Step #15 Combine cornstarch & water.
  • Step #16 Stir cornstarch mixture into broth; bring to a boil; cook for 1 min.
  • Step #17 Stir in dill.
  • Step #18 Serve with dolmades.
  • Step #19 Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
  • Enjoy the Meat, Bulgur, & Rice Dolmades recipe

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