Halupki

Directions

1. 1
   Cut out core from cabbage and scald.
2. 2
   Cut each leaf separately and scald only until limp.
3. 3
   Saute chopped onions in shortening. Wash rice, drain and leave about 1/2 cup water in rice.
4. 4
   Add to rice the ground meat, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder (just a shake of each) and sauteed onion.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Cut off the thick part of the cabbage leaf.
7. 7
   Fill each leaf with enough ground meat filling so that you can roll and tuck in ends.
8. 8
   Cut up small pieces of cabbage which you can't use and spread on bottom of pot. Layer the halupki.
9. 9
   Mix tomato soup and paste in some water. Pour over halupki.
10. 10
    Fill pot to at least 2 inches above.
11. 11
    Squeeze over sauerkraut and lay on top.
12. 12
    Cook for at least 2 hours or until rice is cooked.