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Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Gołąbki) – A Traditional Comfort Dish

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Traditional Polish stuffed cabbage rolls filled with seasoned ground meat and rice, baked in a tangy tomato sauce until tender and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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Cabbage & Filling:

  • 1 large green cabbage

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • ½ lb ground pork

  • ¾ cup cooked white rice

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp pepper

  • 1 tsp paprika (optional)

Tomato Sauce:

  • 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: ½ cup beef broth

Instructions

  • Boil or freeze cabbage to soften. Separate and trim 12–14 leaves.

  • Sauté onion and garlic. Mix with meats, rice, egg, and seasonings.

  • Fill each leaf with 2–3 tbsp of filling and roll tightly.

  • Mix sauce ingredients. Layer leftover cabbage in baking dish, then rolls, seam-side down.

  • Pour sauce over. Cover and bake at 350°F for 1½–2 hours.

  • Optional: Uncover last 10 mins to thicken sauce.

Notes

  • Serve with sour cream and potatoes.

  • Freeze before or after baking.

  • Add sour cream to sauce for creamy variation.

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