Holubtsi (Cabbage Rolls) Recipe

Name: Holubtsi (Cabbage Rolls)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large cabbage (3 lb.); 1 c. long grain rice; 1 c. boiling water; 1 tsp. salt; 3 strips bacon, diced and cooked crisp; 1 1/2 c. chopped onions; 1/2 lb. ground pork; 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1 egg; 1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 1/2 c. tomato juice; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 large cabbage (3 lb.)
1 c. long grain rice
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. salt
3 strips bacon, diced and cooked crisp
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. tomato juice
salt and pepper to taste

1
Core cabbage.
2
Place head in deep pot of boiling water.
3
Let stand until leaves are soft and pliable.
4
Remove from water; separate leaves.
5
Return head to boiling water if inside leaves require softening.
6
Pare down hard center rib on each leaf.
7
Add salt and rice to boiling water.
8
Cover; turn off heat.
9
Let stand until rice absorbs all water.
10
In large frying pan, saute onion in bacon drippings until tender.
11
Add pork and beef.
12
Cook until lightly browned.
13
Combine with rice.
14
Cool slightly then add beaten egg, garlic salt and pepper.
15
Line bottom of large baking dish with cabbage leaves.
16
Place heaping tablespoonful of the meat mixture onto a cabbage leaf.
17
Roll once, tuck in sides and roll completely. Arrange rolls in layers in casserole.
18
Season each layer with salt and pepper.
19
Pour tomato juice over rolls.
20
Cover with 2 or 3 large cabbage leaves.
21
Cover tightly.
22
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 1 hour. Uncover; continue baking and basting for another 1/2 hour.
23
Serve hot with chopped crisp bacon, sour cream or tomato juice.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large cabbage (3 lb.), 1 c. long grain rice, 1 c. boiling water, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Holubtsi (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.

Holubtsi (Cabbage Rolls)

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