Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head cabbage (3 pounds)
• 1/2 pound uncooked ground beef
• 1/2 pound uncooked ground pork
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or dill weed
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. Prepare Cabbage Leaves:
   • Cook the cabbage in boiling water just until the outer leaves pull away easily from the head.
   • Set aside 12 large leaves for the rolls.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a small bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce, chopped onion, uncooked rice, dried parsley, salt, dill, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
3. Prepare the Cabbage Leaves:
   • Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each cabbage leaf, making a V-shaped cut.
   • Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture on each cabbage leaf.
   • Overlap the cut ends of the leaf, fold in the sides, and roll up from the cut end.
4. Arrange the Rolls:
   • Slice the remaining cabbage and place it in the bottom of a Dutch oven.
   • Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down over the sliced cabbage.
5. Prepare the Sauce:
   • In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, sugar, and the remaining tomato sauce. Pour this mixture over the cabbage rolls.
6. Bake the Rolls:
   • Cover the Dutch oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 1/2 hours, or until the cabbage rolls are tender.

Enjoy your delicious Stuffed Cabbage Rolls!