Halubki (Stuffed Cabbage)

Directions

1. 1
   Wash rice, drain.
2. 2
   Saute onions in small amount of cooking oil; add to rice.
3. 3
   Add meat, salt, pepper; mix well.
4. 4
   Scald cabbage and separate leaves.
5. 5
   Trim hard part from leaves.
6. 6
   Place 2 heaping tbls of meat filling on cabbage leaf(bottom of leaf).
7. 7
   Fold one side over filling and roll; tuck open end into meat filling.
8. 8
   Continue until filling is used.
9. 9
   Cut into strips the unused cabbage leaves and ine bottom of large kettle.
10. 10
    Place holubki in layers on top of cabbage leaves.
11. 11
    Pour drained sauerkraut over top.
12. 12
    Pour tomatoes over everything and add boiling water to cover.
13. 13
    Cook slowly for about 1 1/2 hours on low heat.