Cabbage Rolls (Holishkes) Recipe

Name: Cabbage Rolls (Holishkes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads cabbage; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 ounce raw rice; 3 ounces onions, minced; 1 ounce carrot, grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 whole egg; 2 ounces lemon juice; 3 ounces brown sugar; 3 ounces tomato puree; 1 1/2 cups water

Servings: persons

2 heads cabbage
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 ounce raw rice
3 ounces onions, minced
1 ounce carrot, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 whole egg
2 ounces lemon juice
3 ounces brown sugar
3 ounces tomato puree
1 1/2 cups water

1
Core cabbage and blanch for 12 minutes in boiling salted water.
2
Remove, cool, and separate large leaves; reserve for formula.
3
Mix beef, rice, vegetables, seasonings and eggs.
4
Blend thoroughly, but keep mixture as light as possible.
5
Scale 2 oz portions of meat mixture.
6
Place on flattened cabbage leaves, folding ends of cabbage leaves to the center and rolling securely but not too tight as the mixture will expand due to the rice.
7
Prepare 12 units.
8
Butter a baking pan and place cabbage rolls close together in the pan.
9
Combine the balance of the ingredients.
10
Add additional water to barely cover cabbage rolls, if required.
11
Cover and bake for 45 minutes at 350u00b0F.
12
Remove cover and bake 20 more minutes.
13
Serve with 1 oz sauce.

594

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads cabbage, 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 ounce raw rice, 3 ounces onions, minced, and more.

Yes, Cabbage Rolls (Holishkes) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cabbage Rolls (Holishkes)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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