Cut the bottom cord off the cabbage. Boil in water one head at a time.

Bring to a boil, then simmer, then carefully peel the cabbage leaves off. Be patient. Cooking cabbage takes time (about 25 minutes)

Cover the rice with just enough water to cover the rice. Season with salt prior to cooking rice.

Low heat once rice is boiling. Cook for 10 minutes turn off heat. Cover the pot while simmering

Remember, once the water begins to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes

In a large bowl mix the hamburger and 1/4 pound ground pork. Do not cook

Saute the onion in butter for several minutes

Pour the onion/butter mixture into the rice and mix with meat mixture. Blend thoroughly

Remove any thick cords from cabbage. Roll and fold then roll more. Kind of like a burrito

Add unused cabbage leaves to bottom of pot. Place opening side face down. Add butter on each halupki and season with paprika. Keep layering

In a medium size bowl mix together the diced tomatoes, large can of whole tomatoes (squeeze the whole tomatoes) can of tomato soup and can of water. Do Not Add this liquid mixture until you are about to bake

Cover with foil

Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 45 minutes

Reduce to 350 and bake for one and half hours more

Family Secret-add some evaporated milk to the halupkis when serving for a creamy base**