Ingredients
- 1 Cabbage
- 2 tbs Butter
- 1 chopped Onion
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 lb Ground Pork
- 1 cups Rice
- 1 tsp Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 3 cans Tomato Puree
Instructions
8 steps · ~89 minutes total
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place cabbage head into water, cover pot, and cook until cabbage leaves are slightly softened enough to remove from head, 3 minutes. Remove cabbage from pot and let cabbage sit until leaves are cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
10 minutesUse a large pot to prevent boiling over. Add salt to the water for extra flavor.Step 2
Remove 18 whole leaves from the cabbage head, cutting out any thick tough center ribs. Set whole leaves aside. Chop the remainder of the cabbage head and spread it in the bottom of a casserole dish.
5 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool.
8 minutesA pinch of salt helps onions soften faster and release their natural sweetness.Step 4
Stir onion, beef, pork, rice, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl.
8 minutesTaste as you go and adjust seasoning gradually — you can always add more but can't take it away.Step 5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
25 minutesAlways preheat your oven fully before baking for even cooking.Step 6
Place about 1/2 cup beef mixture on a cabbage leaf. Roll cabbage around beef mixture, tucking in sides to create an envelope around the meat. Repeat with remaining leaves and meat mixture. Place cabbage rolls in a layer atop the chopped cabbage in the casserole dish; season rolls with salt and black pepper.
5 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 7
Whisk tomato soup, tomato juice, and ketchup together in a bowl. Pour tomato soup mixture over cabbage rolls and cover dish wish aluminum foil.
3 minutesUse room-temperature ingredients for better volume when whisking.Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until cabbage is tender and meat is cooked through, about 1 hour.
25 minutesAlways preheat your oven fully before baking for even cooking.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your polish meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Golabki (cabbage roll) is a beloved dish from Polish cuisine, originating in Poland. With a total preparation time of about 80 minutes, it is a rewarding project for when you have extra time in the kitchen.
Polish cuisine offers a rich tapestry of flavors and cooking traditions that reflect the culture and history of the region. This dish is a wonderful example of its distinctive culinary heritage.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 10 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Savoy cabbage is preferred for Golabki because its leaves are tender and easier to roll, but green cabbage can also work well.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
