Stuffed Whole Cabbage

• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large head cabbage (4 pounds), such as savoy
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup cooked rice
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/4 cups water, divided
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Combine sauce ingredients; set aside. Line a medium bowl with cheesecloth, allowing 6-inches to overhang edges of bowl. Place cabbage in bowl with core facing upward; leaving a 1-in. shell, remove core and center of cabbage. Discard core; chop the center cabbage leaves.
2. In a skillet, cook onion and 1 cup chopped cabbage in oil until tender, 4-5 minutes; remove from the heat and cool slightly. In small bowl mix together beef, onion mixture, 1 cup sauce, rice, egg, salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon beef mixture into cabbage shell. Gather cheesecloth around cabbage and twist tightly to securely enclose cabbage leaves and filling.
3. Place 1 cup water, the remaining chopped cabbage and the remaining sauce in a Dutch oven; mix well. Carefully add stuffed cabbage, with twisted cheesecloth facing down. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; and simmer, covered until whole cabbage is tender and thermometer inserted in the middle of the cabbage reads 160u0b0, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Remove cabbage and discard cheesecloth. Place cabbage on a serving platter; keep warm.
4. To thicken sauce, combine the cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water; add to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil for 2 minutes. Cut cabbage into wedges and if desired, top with fresh thyme and oregano leaves. Serve with sauce and Parmesan cheese.

tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, thyme, brown sugar, salt, head cabbage, onion, vegetable oil, ground beef, rice, egg, salt, pepper, water, cornstarch, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/stuffed-whole-cabbage/ (may not work)