Dolmathes(Stuffed Grape Leaves With Meat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground pork
1 lb. ground lamb
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. rice
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
1 tsp. mint
1 egg
3 Tbsp. tomato sauce (optional)
1 c. beef broth or water
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
salt and pepper
50 to 60 grape leaves, fresh or canned
water

Preparation

Blend meat, rice, onion, parsley, mint, egg, tomato sauce, broth, butter, salt and pepper together.
Mix well.
Fresh grape leaves should be put in hot water for about 5 minutes to make them pliable.
Canned leaves should be rinsed in water.