Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls: Comforting Flavor
Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, or Gołąbki, are a comforting and hearty dish that embodies the warmth of home-cooked meals. These delightful rolls feature tender cabbage leaves generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef and fluffy rice. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce, each bite is packed with flavor and nostalgia, making them perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and even easier to love, these stuffed cabbage rolls are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- Paprika
- Dried marjoram
Instructions
- Core the cabbage and remove leaves; blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until pliable.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Place filling on each cabbage leaf and roll tightly from the stem end.
- Arrange rolls seam-side down in a large pot.
- Mix crushed tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, and marjoram; pour over rolls.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cabbage rolls (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 572mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg