Cabbage Rolls (Holishkes)

Directions

1. 1
   Core cabbage and blanch for 12 minutes in boiling salted water.
2. 2
   Remove, cool, and separate large leaves; reserve for formula.
3. 3
   Mix beef, rice, vegetables, seasonings and eggs.
4. 4
   Blend thoroughly, but keep mixture as light as possible.
5. 5
   Scale 2 oz portions of meat mixture.
6. 6
   Place on flattened cabbage leaves, folding ends of cabbage leaves to the center and rolling securely but not too tight as the mixture will expand due to the rice.
7. 7
   Prepare 12 units.
8. 8
   Butter a baking pan and place cabbage rolls close together in the pan.
9. 9
   Combine the balance of the ingredients.
10. 10
    Add additional water to barely cover cabbage rolls, if required.
11. 11
    Cover and bake for 45 minutes at 350°F.
12. 12
    Remove cover and bake 20 more minutes.
13. 13
    Serve with 1 oz sauce.