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Stuffed Lettuce

Make Stuffed Lettuce at home with Ground Beef, Bread Crumbs, Milk Warmed, and Butter Or Margarine. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 3/4 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Clean lettuce leaves; blanch rapidly by plunging them for a few seconds in boiling water; remove immediately and drain.

2. 2

   Spread leaves, two overlapping on flat surface.

3. 3

   Mix bread crumbs and milk in bowl until crumbs are softened.

4. 4

   Add ground beef, egg, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper to taste; mix well.

5. 5

   Fill lettuce leaves with meat mixture and wrap the leaves around; tie them securely.

6. 6

   In deep, heavy casserole melt butter or margarine over medium heat; add shallots and saute until transparent.

7. 7

   Add lettuce rolls, wine salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Cover tightly and simmer 40-45 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove strings and serve on warm serving dish.