Lori's Favorite Grape Leaves

These are probably the same as the others, but I thought they were outstanding!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) jar grape leaves
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1  onion (minced)
• 1  small garlic clove (minced)
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄4 cup tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 cup rice
• 1  tablespoon mint (minced)
• 1  tablespoon parsley (minced)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
• 1  pinch ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup currants
• 2  tablespoons pine nuts
• 2  tablespoons port wine
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2  a  lemon, juice of
•  lemon slice

Directions

1. Drain leaves. Separate. Soak to remove brine.
2. Dry on paper towels.
3. Heat oil in a skillet.
4. Add the beef, onion and garlic. Brown.
5. Add the water, tomato sauce, rice,.
6. mint, parsley, salt, pepper, cinnamon, currants, pine nuts and port.
7. Bring to a boil. Reduce. Cover. Simmer 15 minutes.
8. Let cool.
9. Remove stems from leaves. Place stem side up on counter.
10. Place 1-2 teaspoons of filling on each.
11. Fold in sides then roll up tightly.
12. Line the bottom of a large skillet with 4 of the leaves. Top with rolls, fitting them snuggly.
13. Add water and lemon juice.
14. Place a plate on top.
15. Bring to a boil. Reduce. Cover. Simmer 45 minutes.
16. Serve with lemon slices.