Georgian Tolma

Tolma is a one of the most popular dishes in Western Georgia and it resembles Turkish dolmas. Every region has its own variations. Georgian tolma uses ground beef (or half beef and half pork) with onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, basil, tomatoes, salt, peppers and rice stuffed in vegetables. Mom usually stuffs them in green and red peppers, cabbage, grape or collard leaves, tomatoes, and eggplant. We usually serve it with mashed potatoes on the side.