Amazing Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

large head green cabbage, about 2 to 2¼ pounds

ground beef

eggs (not necessary, you can leave them out, but they bind and make the meat fluffier)

medium onion, grated or minced

garlic cloves, minced

salt

black pepper

uncooked white rice (I like using long-grain) *

butter or vegetable oil

garlic, finely chopped

medium onion, chopped (medium dice)

tomato sauce or one 32-ounce can whole tomatoes, pulsed in a food processor with juice until pureed.

juice of one lemon or 2 tablespoons (or more to taste) apple cider vinegar