Description
A savory and comforting dish featuring white parts of leeks stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, short grain rice, and aromatic herbs, slowly cooked to tender perfection. This recipe combines fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and mint with classic seasonings to create a deliciously filling meal that highlights Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Leeks
- 2 leeks white part only
Filling Ingredients
- 225 grams ground beef
- 0.25 cup short grain rice
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or mashed
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons summer savory or dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Extras
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the leeks: Trim the white parts of the leeks and carefully separate the layers to create tubes suitable for stuffing. Rinse them well to remove any dirt or grit.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, short grain rice, finely diced yellow onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, summer savory or dried thyme, dried dill, dried mint, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Stuff the leeks: Using a small spoon, fill each leek tube with the beef and rice mixture, being careful not to overfill so the rice has room to expand during cooking.
- Arrange and cook: Place the stuffed leeks in a deep skillet or saucepan, drizzle with vegetable oil, and pour the water around them. Cover the pan and cook over low heat, allowing the stuffed leeks to simmer gently until the rice is fully cooked and the meat is tender. This process usually takes about 40-50 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the stuffed leeks from the pan, letting any excess liquid drain off. Serve warm as a main dish or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure to rinse the leeks thoroughly to avoid any grit in the finished dish.
- Short grain rice works best in this recipe as it absorbs flavors and maintains a tender texture.
- Adjust herbs according to taste or based on availability.
- Do not overfill the leeks to prevent splitting during cooking.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the leeks and stove heat.
Keywords: meat stuffed leeks, stuffed vegetables, Mediterranean stuffed leeks, ground beef recipes, rice stuffed leeks