1 1/3 c. canned tomatoes
1/2 - 1/3 c. tomato paste
2 tbsp. chopped green pepper
1/2 - 3/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 1/2 - 3 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 lb. ground beef, lamb
1 - 1 1/4 c. rice
1 1/2 - 2 c. water
1 - 2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. tomato juice
3 - 4 tsp. lemon juice
1 c. grape leaves

Mix all together. Place approximately 1 tablespoon stuffing in leaf, fold sides and then stems up. Arrange side by side in layers in pot. Place heavy plate on top. Pour over them 1 1/2 to 2 cups water, 1 to 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 cup tomato juice and 3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice. Cover pot. Simmer 50 to 60 minutes including time to cover to boil. Drain juice into sauce pan (use to reheat leftovers). Serve hot with yogurt.