Hulupkies(Cabbage Rolls) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium head cabbage
1 c. uncooked rice
1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 c. onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. bacon
1 jar Ragu
water

Preparation

Cook rice according to package directions.
In a large bowl, combine beef, rice, egg, oregano, onion, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup Ragu.
In a large kettle, boil cabbage head, removing leaves as they become very tender.
Roll approximately 2 tablespoons of meat mixture in each cabbage leaf.
Place loose edge down into roaster lined with extra cabbage leaves.
Top with water, Ragu and bacon strips.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 2 1/2 hours.
Check every 45 minutes. Add water if necessary.