Freeze cabbage head solid, then peel leaves as they thaw and run under cold water. Cut the central vein off the back of each leaf. Saute onion in margarine until brown. Place all uncooked meat in mixing bowl with sauted onion. Next, add all other ingredients (except tomato juice and water) and mix thoroughly using hands. Lay out cabbage leaves and place 1-3T of meat mixture. Roll leaf over meat, tuck in sides and finish rolling. Places rolls, seam side down in a greased pan. Pour tomato juice, water and brown sugar evenly over rolls. Cover and bake at 325 for 2 1/2 hours, checking after 1 hour to make sure there is sufficient liquid.
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