Tender Polish Golabki with Tomato Sauce

Name: Tender Polish Golabki with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 large head of white cabbage; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 small onion; 2 eggs; 2 cloves garlic; Salt and pepper; 2 cans tomato sauce; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; Salt and pepper; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; Olive oil; Fresh dill

Classic Polish Cabbage Rolls

Delight in these traditional Polish cabbage rolls filled with savory meat and rice, bathed in a rich tomato sauce.

2 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Cabbage Rolls

1 large head of white cabbage

1 lb ground beef

1/2 lb ground pork

1 cup cooked rice

1 small onion

finely chopped

2 eggs

lightly beaten

2 cloves garlic

minced

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Tomato Sauce

2 cans tomato sauce

(15 oz each)

1/2 cup tomato paste

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Simmering

1 cup chicken broth

2 bay leaves

For the Baking Dish

Olive oil

for greasing

Fresh dill

for garnish

Preparation

Preparing the Cabbage

Cutting the Cabbage

Cut out the core from the cabbage head.

Boiling the Cabbage

Boil the whole cabbage for 5-7 minutes to soften the leaves.

Peeling Leaves

Carefully peel off the leaves and set aside.

Making the Filling

Combine Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, rice, onion, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Mix Filling

Mix until well combined but do not overmix.

Roll Golabki

Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture on each cabbage leaf and roll up, tucking in the sides.

Do not overfill the cabbage leaves, as they might tear during cooking. Pro Tip: Use a toothpick to secure the rolls if necessary.

Cooking Process

Prepare Baking Dish

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish with olive oil.

Layer Golabki

Place a layer of unused cabbage leaves at the bottom of the dish and arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down over them.

Combine and Pour Sauce

Mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper; pour this mixture over the cabbage rolls.

Cooking Times & Temperatures

Boil cabbage for 15 minutes, then bake rolls for 1 h 30 min at 350°F (175°C).

Plating & Serving