Golumpki (stuffed cabbage rolls)

Ingredients

• 1 large head of green cabbage
• 2 pounds meat mix
• 1 small hoagie roll or kaiser roll
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 1/4-1/2 cup cooked chopped bacon
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 29 ounce can of tomato puree
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

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Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare the sauce by combining ingredients and bringing to a boil. Simmer until needed. When ready pour half of the liquid in the bottom of a large rectangular baker.
• Prepare cabbage by removing the outer leaves and cutting out the core. Par boil the cabbage for approximately 5 minutes or until tender.
• Combine meat mixture in a large bowl. Place approximately 1/2 cup of meat mixture in 1 leaf of cabbage.
• Fold the leaves inward and roll the cabbage around the meat mixture similar in fashion to rolling a burrito or egg roll.
• Place each rolled golumpki into the pan on top of the sauce. Pour remaining sauce over top of the finished rolls and bake 45 minutes to an hour.