Polish Stuffed Cabbage

1 . Stage

Place the head of cabbage in a large pot over high heat and add water to cover. Boil cabbage for 15 minutes, or until it is pliable and soft. Drain and allow to cool completely. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Remove the hard outer vein from the leaves. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

In a separate large bowl, combine the beef, rice, garlic powder and the egg, mixing well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Place a small amount, about the size of your palm, into the center of a cabbage leaf. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Fold leaf over, tucking in the sides of the leaf to keep meat mixture inside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Pile up the filled leaves in a large pot, putting the larger leaves on the bottom. Add the tomato juice, vinegar and sugar and enough water to cover. Simmer over medium low heat for about 60 minutes. (Note: Keep an eye on them, making sure the bottom of leaves do not burn.) Dotdash Meredith Food Studios