Sarma

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesCabbage heads
Boiling water
6slicesBacon; chopped
1largeOnion; chopped
1canTomato soup (10 1/2 oz size)
2Eggs
2teaspoonsSalt
Los Angeles, California
½teaspoonPepper
1teaspoonPaprika
2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
¾poundsGround beef
¾poundsGround pork
¾poundsGround ham
cupCooked rice

Directions

Remove bruised leaves from cabbage and cut out center core. Pour boiling water over cabbages to soften. Meanwhile, saut‚ bacon and onion until bacon is done. Add half the tomato soup. Beat eggs and add salt, pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, pork and ham. Add bacon mixture and rice and mix thoroughly. Separate cabbage leaves and drain. Place heaping tablespoon of stuffing at core end of each cabbage leaf and roll carefully, tucking in ends.

Place rolls in layers in Dutch oven or heavy kettle. Chop small unused leaves and place over to. Pour remaining soup and add enough water to cover rolls. Cover and simmer 2 to 2-½ hours.

Source: Selma Chutuk - St. Anthony Croatian Church Women's Guild