1 lb. hamburger
1/2 c. rice
1 sm. onion, grated
1/4 c. parsley
1/4 c. mint leaves
Salt & pepper
1 egg
1 jar grape leaves (about 40)
2 c. water
2 tbsp. butter
Egg Lemon Sauce (see below)

Rinse grape leaves well in clear water. In a bowl mix the rice, onion, parsley, mint and the egg (slightly beaten). Salt and pepper to taste. Add the hamburger and mix well. Upon the center of each grape leaf place a teaspoon of the mixture. Fold the side of the leaf in a roll up.

Place each stuffed grape leaf side by side in a pot. Add the water, salt to taste, add the butter. Cover the stuffed leaves with a plate that fits snugly inside the pot. Cover pot and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from oven.

EGG LEMON SAUCE (Optional)

Beat 2 eggs until light and lemon colored. Slowly stir in 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Then slowly add the broth from the pot, stirring constantly. Make sure broth is hot but not boiling. After thoroughly stirring broth, pour egg lemon sauce over the grape leaves. Reheat over very low heat until sauce thickens slightly and becomes smooth. Makes certain that sauce does not boil; sauce will curdle if it does boil. Serve immediately.