Stuffed Grape Leaves with Herb Rice and Ground Meat

Prepare the filling In a large bowl, combine the rice, ground meat, dill, parsley, mint, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Assemble the grape leaves Take a grape leaf and place it on a flat surface. Spoon about a tablespoon of the filling onto the center of the leaf.

3.Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it tightly from the bottom to the top. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.

Cook the grape leaves Place the stuffed grape leaves in a large pot, seam side down, in a single layer.

5.Add enough water to the pot to cover the grape leaves. Place a heatproof plate on top of the grape leaves to weigh them down.

6.Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the rice is cooked and the grape leaves are tender.

Serve the stuffed grape leaves Remove the stuffed grape leaves from the pot and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.