Porcupines in Cabbage Leaves Recipe

Cook cabbage leaves in saucepan in slated water 5 minutes. Drain. Combine ground beef, egg, 1/4 cup onion, rice, salt and pepper in mixing bowl. melt shortening in skillet; brown meat mixture in shortening. Place 1 spoonful meat mixture on each leaf. Fold edges in and roll up. Fasten each with wooden toothpick. Combine tomatoes, 1/4 cup onion, thyme and parsley in skillet. Place cabbage rolls in sauce. Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Serve cabbage rolls with tomato sauce.