This version of dolmas received the best review so far. Melik said it was pretty close to his mom's!

Ingredients
A jar of Grape Leaves,
1 cup long grain rice,
liberal pinch of salt,
1-2 large onions,finely chopped,
1-2 tomatoes, finely chopped,
2 cloves of garlic,crushed,
2 Tbs each finely chopped parsley, dill, and mint
pinch of ground allspice,
pinch of ground black pepper,
3 Tbs of olive oil,
1 pound of ground beef - I use lean sirloin
juice of 1 to 2 lemons,
2 cups water
1 Tbs tomato paste

Cut the stems of the grape leaves.Place them in a large bowl,cover with boiling water and soak for 10-15 minutes and rinse with cold water.
Soak the rice in salted hot water for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile saute the chopped onions,tomato, garlic,herbs and seasoning in the oil.
Remove from heat, add the drained rice and the meat,mixing everything together very well.
Place a grape leave on a work surface, shiny side down, place about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture near the stem end,then fold in the end and sides and roll up neatly.
Repeat this process untill all the leaves are stuffed.
Line the bottom of a large,heavy based pot with several grape leaves, then pour enough tomato paste mixed with water to cover the grape leaves.
Place a heat proof dish on the top to keep the rolls pressed down.
Cover with a lid and simmer slowly for 1 to 2 hours, or untill the leaves are tender.
Serve the "dolma" lukewarm, with yogurt mixed with herbs for dipping.