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Polish Golabki

Cultural Context

Golabki, or stuffed cabbage rolls, have deep roots in Polish cuisine, often associated with family gatherings and festive occasions. Traditionally, they are made with a filling of meat and rice wrapped in cabbage leaves, then baked in a savory tomato sauce. This dish symbolizes comfort and home, and while it is a staple in Poland, variations can be found across Eastern Europe, each with its unique twist on the filling and sauce.

PolishPLmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 whole head of cabbage
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup rice
2 cups beef stock
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon vegetto spice mix
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup onions
1/4 cup fresh dill

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while bulgur is often cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree can be healthier, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

1

Boil a whole head of cabbage until the leaves start to fall off.

2

Core the cabbage before boiling.

3

Remove the leaves and let them cool.

4

Prepare the filling by mixing ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, beef stock, eggs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and vegetto spice mix in a bowl.

5

Use an ice cream scooper to portion the filling onto each cabbage leaf, roll them up like a burrito, folding in the sides.

6

Line the cabbage rolls in a baking dish, using tough outer leaves for insulation.

7

Add a little water to the pan to start steaming the rolls.

8

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 1 hour.

9

Serve with tomato sauce and garnish with fresh dill.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large potskilletbaking dishmixing bowlmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Stuffed Cabbage RollsGolabki

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