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Gołąbki (Poland)

An authentic recipe for traditional Polish Gołąbki, featuring cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned meat and rice, baked until tender.

Level Medium Prep 40 min Cook 90 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

130 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 40m

Cook 90m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Polish Gołąbki, featuring cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned meat and rice, baked until tender.

Traditional Polish cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

1 large head of cabbage (green cabbage)

Filling

1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground beef
1.5 cups cooked white rice
1 medium onion (finely chopped and sautéed)
2 cloves garlic (minced)

Sauce

2 cups tomato soup or tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth

Seasoning

salt and black pepper (to taste)

Equipment

Large stockpot For boiling the cabbage
Large baking dish or Dutch oven For baking
Mixing bowl For meat filling

Instructions

Core the cabbage head and boil it in a large pot of salted water until the leaves soften and peel away easily.
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, cooked rice, sautéed onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Place a portion of the meat mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a large baking dish or Dutch oven with extra cabbage leaves.
Arrange the rolled cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish.
Mix the tomato sauce and beef broth together, pour over the rolls, cover tightly, and bake for 1.5 hours until tender.
90 min

Nutrition

Calories 340

Protein 22g

Carbs 24g

Fat 16g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 5g

Sodium 680mg

Serving Size 2 rolls

Cooking Timeline

Prep 40 min

Cook 90 min

Total 130 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.6
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 8.0
Value 9.2
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.5
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An ultimate comfort food classic delivering deeply savory flavors and tender textures in every bite.

Pros

Hearty and comforting
Freezes well
Classic European flavors

Cons

Takes time to roll and prepare

Overview

Traditional Polish cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce.

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Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Polish Gołąbki, featuring cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned meat and rice, baked until tender.

Tips

Freeze the head of cabbage overnight and thaw it before using to make the leaves naturally soft and easy to peel without boiling
Layer leftover chopped cabbage at the bottom of the baking dish to prevent the rolls from sticking or burning
Serve warm with a side of creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread