Stuffed Cabbage Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

cabbage leaves
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c. oleo
1 small can tomato paste
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. red pepper (optional)
1 tsp. cinnamon
mint leaves
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
juice of 1 lemon

Preparation

Wilt cabbage leaves in hot water.
Blend beef, rice, butter, tomato paste, onions, salt, red pepper and cinnamon together. Place 2 heaping tablespoons of mixture in each leaf.
Roll firmly and secure with toothpick.
Cover bottom of large saucepan with mint leaves.
Arrange rolls close together in pan.
Cover with tomatoes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Add lemon juice.
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes longer, until rice is done.