The amount of ingredients you use depends on how much halushki you want to make. Boil the cabbage leaves about 5 minutes and set aside to drain. In a skillet, add ground meats, onions, shortening, salt and pepper, and fry slowly for about 15 minutes. Wash rice, drain, add to meat and mix well. Place a tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of a cabbage leaf and roll.
Place rolls side by side in pot.
Pour tomatoes over top and add enough water to cover. Add another tbsp salt and pepper. In a large skillet, add the bacon and the diced onions and saute until the onions are transluscent. Add two large heaping tablespoons of Crisco. While the onions are sauteing, in a large mixing bowl add the milk and the eggs and blend together.