Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Gołąbki)
This cherished family recipe yields tender cabbage leaves enveloping a savory, well-seasoned filling, all baked in a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy tomato sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food, straight from a Polish kitchen.
Yields: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large head of green cabbage (about 3 lbs)
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 cup cooked white rice, cooled
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups tomato sauce, divided
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
