Sweet 'N Sour Stuffed Cabbage Rolls ("Golumbke")

Name: Sweet 'N Sour Stuffed Cabbage Rolls ("Golumbke")
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cabbage; 4 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 lbs ground beef (chuck, uncooked); 3/4 cup raw long-grain rice, cooked; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 4 teaspoons white sugar, divided; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup white onion, diced and divided; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; 1 (29 ounce) can whole tomatoes; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 8 gingersnap cookies, crushed; 1/2 cup lemon juice; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 head cabbage
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 lbs ground beef (chuck, uncooked)
3/4 cup raw long-grain rice, cooked
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons white sugar, divided
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup white onion, diced and divided
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 (29 ounce) can whole tomatoes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 gingersnap cookies, crushed
1/2 cup lemon juice
salt and pepper

1
Core cabbage and separate leaves (about 18 leaves).
2
Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water to which 2 Tablespoons of vinegar has been added.
3
Gently pour into colander to drain and rinse under cold water.
4
Place beef in a large bowl.
5
Add cooked rice, salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of the white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, beaten eggs, 1/2 cup chopped onion and ketchup.
6
Mix to combine.
7
Place approximately 1/3 cup mixture on each cabbage leaf and roll up,tucking in sides and secure with toothpicks.
8
Sprinkle diced carrots,remaining onions and celery on bottom of large casserole dish or baking pan.
9
Place rolls on top of vegetables in pan.
10
Coarsley chop tomatoes and pour in saucepan.
11
Add rest of sugar, brown sugar, gingersnaps and lemon juice.
12
Heat at slow simmer until sauce is heated through.
13
Sauce should have a sweet and sour taste.
14
Add more salt and pepper if you wish at this point.
15
Pour sauce over cabbage rolls and cover baking pan.
16
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours.
17
Notes:
18
This dish can be frozen before baking, then thawed and baked when needed.
19
You could also divide this recipe and freeze half the rolls and sauce for another meal.

1121

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cabbage, 4 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 lbs ground beef (chuck, uncooked), 3/4 cup raw long-grain rice, cooked, and more.

Yes, Sweet 'N Sour Stuffed Cabbage Rolls ("Golumbke") 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!