DOLMADES

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup white rice
1 egg
½ cup dry mint
1 tbsp butter, softened
1 or 2 bunches fresh parsley
dill
3-4 tbsp lemon juice
salt
pepper
water, if needed
30 to 40 grape leaves

Directions:
1. Knead all ingredients in a bowl. If the consistency is too hard, add water, one tbsp at a time, until soft enough to knead. Do not add too much water.
2. Boil grape leaves until they are soft, but not tender, usually 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Fold grape leaves around small spoonfuls of meat mixture, sealing completely.
4. In a large pot melt 4 tbsp butter. Arrange rolled dolmades on top. Pour 3 1/2 cups of water or chicken broth over dolmades, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.