Holubky (Slovak Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) Recipe

Name: Holubky (Slovak Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 large cabbage leaves (from a 2-3 lb head of cabbage); 2 onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons butter; 10 garlic cloves, pressed; 2 cups rice (washed, then cooked halfway with 3 tablespoons butter); 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 1 lb ground pork or 1 lb ground turkey; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon sweet basil; Sauce; 1 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon lard; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon water; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 30 ounces water (3 3/4 cups); 4 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

16 large cabbage leaves (from a 2-3 lb head of cabbage)
2 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
10 garlic cloves, pressed
2 cups rice (washed, then cooked halfway with 3 tablespoons butter)
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 1 lb ground pork or 1 lb ground turkey
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon sweet basil
Sauce
1 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon lard
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon water
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
30 ounces water (3 3/4 cups)
4 tablespoons sugar

1
Cover cabbage leaves with boiling water, let stand until leaves are limp (2-3 minutes); then drain.
2
Fry onions in butter until translucent, then mix with garlic, rice, meat, egg, milk, and seasonings; mix well.
3
In a large dutch oven, prepare zapraska (similar to roux) by melting shortening over medium heat.
4
Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it reaches desired brownness (usually light brown or beige).
5
Add a tablespoon of water and stir until smooth.
6
Be very careful when making zapraska as it is very hot and can cause severe burns if it comes in contact with the skin, also avoid the steam that rises when you add the water.
7
Add the tomato sauce, water, and sugar.
8
Mix well and bring to a boil; allow to boil for several minutes.
9
Place 2-3 tablespoons (depending on size of leaf) of meat mixture in center of each cabbage leaf; tuck in sides and roll to cover meat.
10
Place, seam side down in pot with sauce.
11
Cook, covered, over low heat for 2-3 hours.

1436

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 large cabbage leaves (from a 2-3 lb head of cabbage), 2 onions, chopped, 2 teaspoons butter, 10 garlic cloves, pressed, and more.

Yes, Holubky (Slovak Stuffed 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.

Holubky (Slovak Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

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