Description
Golabki, also known as Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, are a traditional Polish dish made with a flavorful mixture of ground pork, beef, rice, and seasonings, all rolled in tender cabbage leaves and baked in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large green cabbage, core removed
- 1 ½ pounds ground pork
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Sauce:
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Boil a large pot of water. Cook the cabbage for 8-10 minutes until pliable. Remove, cool, and separate 12-14 large leaves.
- Make the Filling: Sauté onion and garlic. Mix pork, beef, rice, sautéed onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Fill and Roll: Place filling in cabbage leaves, roll tightly.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix tomato sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bake: Pour some sauce in a dish, place rolls, cover with remaining sauce. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour. Uncover, bake 15 more minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rye bread for a traditional touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
