Warak Enab

Name: Warak Enab
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 jar grape leaves (jarred), drained, rinsed; 1 lb ground beef or lamb; 0.5 cup short-grain white rice; 0.5 cup onion, finely minced; 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1.5 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground allspice; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp olive oil

Tender grape leaves wrapped around seasoned ground meat and rice, then rolled and simmered in lemon broth. Tender, savory, and authentically Lebanese with bright, tangy notes.

70 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

LebaneseDinnerStovetopStandardGluten-Free

Ingredients

1 jar grape leaves (jarred), drained, rinsed
1 lb ground beef or lamb
0.5 cup short-grain white rice
0.5 cup onion, finely minced
3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1.5 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
0.25 tsp ground allspice
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef or lamb, 0.5 cup short-grain white rice, 0.5 cup finely minced onion, 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1.5 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon, 0.25 tsp ground allspice, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Mix well.
2

Lay out a 1 jar drained, rinsed grape leaves (jarred) and place about 1 tbsp filling at the base.
3

Fold in the sides and roll tightly from bottom to top.
4

Place seam-side down in a pot. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
5

Pour 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice and 2 cups chicken broth over the rolls.
6

Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
7

Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes until leaves are very tender.
8

Serve warm with additional lemon juice on the side.

Questions

How long does Warak Enab keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Warak Enab?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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