Titi's Mahshee

Stuffing ingredients

1.5lb ground beef, 15% lean
4 1/2 cups rice
1 large onion, minced
1 med bunch parsley, finely chopped
salt/pepper
1 1/2 tsp allspice

2lbs jarred grape leaves
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
5-6 cups chicken stock
7 cloves of garlic

Recipe
Knead all stuffing ingredients together thoroughly. Cut leaves to approximately cover a circle with a diameter of 3-4" Roll to finger shape and place in large pot in circular pattern. Please cloves of garlic intermittently between layers of stuffed leaves. Pour lemon juice and chicken stock to cover by approx. 1". Cook on medium-low heat until tender (at least an hour) If necessary, add water while it cooks. Will have a little bit of liquid at the bottom when done.

Before rolling leaves, cut stems off of leaves. Place stems at the bottom of the pot.

When rolling, place the leaves shiny-side down. Place filling near the stem end of the leave when rolling. Fold the stem end over the filling, then fold the sides toward the middle and roll into a cigar. It should be snug. Place in the pot with the seam side down. Use 1-2 tbsp of stuffing on each leaf. Once all the stuffed leaves are in the pot, put a heavy ceramic plate over the leaves to weigh them down and keep them from moving while cooking. Once visible liquid has been absorbed, you can remove the plate.