ARMENIAN STUFFED VEGETABLES (DOLMA)

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Make and share this Armenian Stuffed Vegetables (Dolma) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mark Marcarian

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground round or 1 1/2 lbs lamb and lean ground top round beef
1/2 cup rice (preferably a combination of the two) or 1/2 cup cracked bulgur wheat (preferably a combination of the two)
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped fine
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
8 ounces crushed tomatoes or 8 ounces tomato sauce
cayenne pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth, enough to cover the vegetables

Steps:

  • PREPARATION OF VEGETABLES:.
  • A variety of vegetables can and should be used including red, gold, and or green bell peppers. Also used are large sized zucchini squash, tomatoes, and onions.
  • Scoop out the vegetables leaving an opening for the filling of about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter and about 2-3 inches deep. Fill the scooped out vegetables with the filling mixture and place upright in a large covered casserole.
  • Pour over the crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce with broth or 1 cup of water. Cover and cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 1-1 1/2 hours.
  • Try this dish served with a dollop of Mahdzoon (YOGURT) over the filled vegetables.
  • See my Mahdzoon recipe -- ENJOY!

muis muis
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I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints.


Tammy Alfred
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This is one of my favorite Armenian dishes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Youness Bou
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!


Shereen Gul
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Nolan Miers
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The stuffed vegetables are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect.


Thelma Donovan
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Mujeeb Wali
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The stuffed vegetables are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect.


NaeeM MaLak
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I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints.


Firoz Khan
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This is one of my favorite Armenian dishes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


eva green
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!


Abraham Delgadillo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Steve Henry
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The stuffed vegetables are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect.


Khalid Qaisar
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Milad Mohammadi
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but the dish turned out great.


Nshimyijuru Tito
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the stuffed vegetables are always a crowd-pleaser.


babalola victoria
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


samikshya kunwar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it and it's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Betty Lieb
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This Armenian stuffed vegetables recipe is a winner! The flavors are amazing and the dish is so easy to make. I especially loved the combination of the ground beef, rice, and spices. I will definitely be making this again.