Stuffed Polish Cabbage ( golumpki )
Indulge in classic Polish comfort with Stuffed Polish Cabbage (Golumpki) featuring savory meat and rice filling wrapped in tangy tomato sauce—a visual and culinary delight perfect for gatherings!
Ingredients
- 1 large green cabbage
For the Filling:
- - 1 pound lean ground beef
- - ½ pound ground pork
- - ½ small yellow onion grated
- - 4 large garlic cloves grated
- - 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel from 1 lemon
- - 1 large egg beaten
- - 2 cups cooked rice
For the Tomato Sauce:
- - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- - ½ small yellow onion grated
- - 3 large garlic cloves grated
- - 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- - ½ cup water
- - 1 teaspoon salt
- - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- Chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
Boil the Cabbage:
- - Remove the stalk from the bottom of the cabbage.
- - Boil the cabbage in a large pot of water until leaves are bright green and pliable (3-5 minutes).
- - Remove and let cool.
Prepare the Filling:
- - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, pork, grated onion, garlic, lemon peel, egg, and cooked rice. Chill until ready to use.
Make the Tomato Sauce:
- - In a saucepan, sauté grated onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- - Add crushed tomatoes, water, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Prep the Cabbage Leaves:
- - Detach leaves from the cooled cabbage.
- - Trim the thick stem from each leaf.
Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dishes:
- - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- - Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and a smaller 2-quart baking dish with tomato sauce.
Stuff and Roll Cabbage Leaves:
- - Place a portion of the filling on each cabbage leaf, then fold and roll.
- - Arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls in the prepared baking dishes.
- - Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the rolls.
Bake:
- - Bake for 50-60 minutes until the rolls are cooked through.
- - Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- - Garnish with chopped fresh dill if desired.