Stuffed Cabbage

Directions

1. 1
   Separate cabbage leaves and blanch in boiling water until limp.
2. 2
   Remove and drain.
3. 3
   Cut into large leaves, removing tough vein.
4. 4
   Mix together ground beef, rice, salt, pepper, onion, cinnamon and basil.
5. 5
   For each roll, use an amount about the size of a finger.
6. 6
   Squeeze together and place on leaf.
7. 7
   Fold in tips of leaf and roll.
8. 8
   Put in heavy pot and arrange in layers.
9. 9
   Add tomatoes, water to cover, 1 chopped clove garlic and sliced lemon, arranging on top of rolls.
10. 10
    Put a plate on top of cabbage rolls to anchor them.
11. 11
    Cook slowly for about 1 hour.