Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, also known as Gołąbki, are a comforting dish that brings home-cooked goodness to the table. These savory rolls feature tender cabbage leaves filled with a delicious blend of seasoned ground beef and rice, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce that enhances their flavors. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this hearty recipe not only satisfies your appetite but also warms your heart. Whether served with crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes, these stuffed cabbage rolls are bound to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice, cooked
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
Instructions
- Core the cabbage and remove the leaves. Blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until pliable.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
- On each cabbage leaf, place a portion of filling; fold in the sides and roll tightly from the bottom.
- Place the rolls seam-side down in a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Mix crushed tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, and marjoram in a separate bowl; pour over the cabbage rolls.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the cabbage is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed cabbage roll (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg