Golabki

Ingredients

 * 1-2head cabbage
 * 2slices stale bread
 * 3/4lb ground Beef
 * 1 onion, minced
 * 2tablespoons butter
 * 1 egg
 * 1 1/4teaspoons salt
 * 1/2teaspoon pepper
 * 1cup beef broth
 * Sauce
 * 3tablespoons flour
 * 3tablespoons butter
 * 3tablespoons tomato paste
 * salt
 * pepper
 * Sugar
 * paprika

Directions

 * 1) Boil cabbage long enough that leaves separate without tearing.
 * 2) Select 10 to 12 of the largest leaves and trim off midribs so leaves become easy to roll.
 * 3) Soak bread in water and squeeze out.
 * 4) Combine with meat and mix thouroughly.
 * 5) Cook Onion in butter until golden.
 * 6) Add with egg and salt and pepper to meat mixture.
 * 7) Divide into as many portions as there are cabbage leaves and spread evenly on leaves.
 * 8) Roll firmly, tucking edges so stuffing will not escape and secure with cotton thread, if desired. If there are not enough large leaves, use 2 small leaves.
 * 9) Slice some of the remaining cabbage and place in the bottom of a large pot.
 * 10) Arrange cabbage rolls tightly on top and add broth.
 * 11) Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
 * 12) Arrange on hot platter, pour sauce over top and serve with hot boiled potatoes.


 * Sauce:
 * 1) Make a roux with the flour and butter.
 * 2) Add tomato paste and broth from the stuffed cabbage and stir until smooth and bubbly.
 * 3) Add salt, pepper, Sugar and paprika to taste and simmer for about 5 minutes.