Lamb Patties in Grape Leaves

Ingredients

1 pound of ground Lamb (beef can be substituted)
2 onions, grated into Lamb
1 bunch of parsley, minced very fine
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp fresh finely ground pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tomatoes, halved and sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 onion, halved and sliced
20 fresh picked tender grape leaves (preserved leaves in brine can be used instead)
2 tblsp tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock

Procedure

In a large mixing bowl, add minced lamb (or beef), onions, parsley, spices, olive oil and mix well with hands, adding iced water to make a smooth consistency.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make small hambuger-type patties. Wrap the patty in a single grape leaf and stack in a baking dish.

When all the patties are finished, add sliced tomatoes and sliced onions on top of patties. Pour over tomatoe paste mixture on the top of patties; cover with silver foil and bake for about 1/2 hour or until patties are done.

To Serve

Serve on a platter with some roasted vegetables and the juices of the baking pan; drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Decorate with lemon wedges.

Serve with creamy unflavored yogurt.