Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 head of cabbage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cabbage and simmer for about 5 minutes, then drain and cool. Carefully separate the leaves of the cabbage, discarding any that are limp or torn.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, rice, onion, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, and roll up. Place the cabbage rolls in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Mix together the tomato sauce and water. Pour over the cabbage rolls. Cover with foil.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Interesting Facts

• Cabbage rolls have been a popular dish in Eastern Europe for centuries.
• In some countries, cabbage rolls are served with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
• These cabbage rolls are traditionally served with mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes.