Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

INGREDIENTS

large green cabbage (3.5-4 lbs.)

1 lb

ground beef, ground chicken, or a mixture (I use half and half)

1 cup

cooked long grain rice, white or brown

1/3 cup

finely minced onion

2 tbsp

fresh minced dill

large egg

1 1/2 cups

sauerkraut (divided)

28 oz

tomato sauce, divided (2 cans)

14 oz

diced or crushed tomatoes (1 can)

2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice (or more to taste)

2 tbsp

brown sugar (or more to taste)

2 tbsp

tomato paste

1 tbsp

paprika

1 clove

garlic (minced)

1/4 tsp

allspice

1/2 cup

chicken stock or water

Salt and pepper