Golabki - Polish Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Golabki - Polish Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cabbage; 2 lbs ground beef (don't use overly lean meat); 1 lb ground pork (or veal if you do not eat pork, don't use overly lean meat); 2 cups cooked rice; 2 eggs; 4 garlic cloves; 1 large onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons marjoram; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1 tablespoon thyme (or sage); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 (14 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce

Servings: persons

1 head cabbage
2 lbs ground beef (don't use overly lean meat)
1 lb ground pork (or veal if you do not eat pork, don't use overly lean meat)
2 cups cooked rice
2 eggs
4 garlic cloves
1 large onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons marjoram
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 tablespoon thyme (or sage)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 (14 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce

1
Chop onion.
2
Mince garlic.
3
Saute garlic and onion in 2 T butter over medium heat until onions are caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool to near room temperature.
4
Beat 2 eggs thoroughly with 2 T marjoram, 1 T thyme/sage, salt, and pepper.
5
In bowl, add ground beef, pork (or veal), rice, onion, garlic, and eggs.
6
Mix thoroughly with your hands.
7
Cover and let rest in the fridge. (You can let it sit overnight, it will just let the flavors permeate more.).
8
Core cabbage.
9
Blanche cabbage leaves in boiling water, peeling them off as they become limp. (Alternatively, after coring the cabbage, you can put it in the freezer and after it's frozen, let it thaw and the leaves will be limp--you can just pull them off. **If you choose to freeze, freeze the cabbage the night before and keep in mind it will take a few hours for it to thaw**).
10
Once you've separated all the leaves, take a paring knife and cut off any thick stems preventing the limp leaf from bending/rolling.
11
Put about 2 T of meat filling in the center of each leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf in and roll it up into a little package. Put each golabki seam-down into a casserole dish. (At this point, if you like, you can freeze them and thaw them later. Once thawed, continue with the recipe steps below.).
12
Once you've used up all the cabbage leaves or meat filling, take your cans of tomatoes and pour them over the golabki.
13
Sprinkle the remaining teaspoons of marjoram into the tomato sauce before pouring it over the golabki and tomatoes.
14
Bake covered at 350 for 2 hours.

1506

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cabbage, 2 lbs ground beef (don't use overly lean meat), 1 lb ground pork (or veal if you do not eat pork, don't use overly lean meat), 2 cups cooked rice, and more.

Yes, Golabki - Polish Cabbage Rolls 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!

Golabki - Polish Cabbage Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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