DOLMADES Sapolopolous Style.

This is my personal recipes for Dolmades. I know you will love them.
Here’s the recipe I developed.

Sapolopolous Dolmades

Ingredeints:

Jarred Grape Leaves
2lbs lean ground Beef
1 cup long grain rice
2/3 cup Dill Weed
2/3 cup Mint leaves
1/3 cup Oregano
2 lemons wedged
1 onion minced
Cavender’s Greek Seasoning to taste
Olive oil as needed
2 cups of Broth of your choice plus 2 cups water
2 eggs well beaten

Instructions:

1. Soak and rinse the grape leaves in clean water.
2. Mix the ground beef, rice, eggs, spices, onion in a large bowl.
3. lay out grape leaves smooth side down and clip off the stem.
4. put 1 tablespoon of beef rice mixture on the leave and fold and roll it up.
5. Put broken leaves in the bottom of a large pot with a few dashes of olive oil.
6. layer the stuffed grape leaves in the pot until all the stuffing is used.
7. drizzle the lemon juice and add more olive oil and then sprinkle Greek seasoning to taste.
8. add the hot broth and the warm water to cover the grape leaves.
9. Put a small plate upside down on the grape leaves to hold them down.
10. Cook at medium until to see bubbles and then medium low for about 60-90 minutes.
11. Add more water if needed.
12. Let cool for best results.
13. Eat them all in one sitting 🙂

Enjoy,

Sapo

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