Kovatok Dulma

Ingredients

 * 50 grape leaves
 * 500g (18 oz) mutton or beef
 * 500g onions
 * 50g (2 oz) butter
 * salt
 * pepper
 * spices to taste

Directions

 * 1) Put the meat through a meat-grinder and combine well with sliced onions, salt, red and black pepper. Rinse off the young grape leaves in cold water and place flattened on the work surface. Put a small amount of the meat filling in each leaf and secure roll with thread. Place dolmas, weighted, in tight rows in a large pot, add water, butter, and spices. Cook on low heat 25 minutes. Serve 8-10 dolmas on a plate and pour broth over the top.