Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

1. 1

   Parboil cabbage leaves.

2. 2

   Brown ground beef and chopped onions in 2 tablespoons of the butter.

3. 3

   Add salt and pepper, half the tomato paste and cinnamon.

4. 4

   Add water and rice; simmer until rice is partially done.

5. 5

   Stuff cabbage leaves as follows:

6. 6

   Remove thick stem portions.

7. 7

   Cut large leaves in half.

8. 8

   Place 2 tablespoons of filling on underside of leaf.

9. 9

   Starting at base, fold over and fold in sides, rolling tightly toward point.

10. 10

    Cover bottom of a greased casserole with cabbage leaves.

11. 11

    Place rolls in layers; cover with inverted plate.

12. 12

    Add remaining tomato paste diluted with enough boiling water to cover rim of plate.

13. 13

    Dot with remaining butter. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until done.

14. 14

    Serve with lemon slices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.