Stuffed Grape Leaves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

40 fresh grape leaves (found on grape vines or if bought in specialty store they are ready to be stuffed)
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. uncooked rice
3 to 5 Tbsp. garlic powder or more to taste
2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. lemon juice
5 Tbsp. ground mint (can be fresh, but dry, then crush)

Preparation

Boil grape leaves if from grape vines for 15 minutes.
Lay out grape leaves; stuff like a cabbage.
Place roll of mixture at bottom of leaf, fold in sides and roll.
Place rolled leaves, seam side down in large pot.
After all leaves are rolled, pile in pot. Place large dish over the top of the leaves.
Cover with water; bring to a boil.
Cover pot and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
Serve with lemon juice, pita bread and Slata.