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Homemade Polish golumpki cabbage rolls covered in chunky tomato sauce, garnished with fresh dill and parsley in a white baking dish.

Easy Golumpki Recipe

Make these flavorful golumpki Polish stuffed cabbage rolls, with a recipe passed down through generations. Tender, satisfying, and ideal for cozy family dinners or special occasions."
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Eastern European, polish
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Rolling & Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Servings: 9
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: 15$

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven (For even cooking of the rolls)
  • 1 Stockpot (For boiling the cabbage)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For trimming and cutting cabbage leaves)
  • 1 Tongs (For handling the cabbage leaves)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For mixing the meat and rice filling)
  • 1 Colander (For draining the cabbage leaves)
  • 1 Cutting board (For preparing ingredients)
  • 1 Clean towels (For drying cabbage leaves)

Ingredients

  • 1 head Large cabbage Dense - heavy for rolling
  • 1 Ib pounds Ground beef - Can be mixed with pork
  • 1 lb pounds - Ground pork
  • ½ cup cups - Uncooked white rice
  • 1 medium Yellow onion - Chopped finely
  • 2 large Eggs - Beaten
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic - Minced
  • 2 cans 14.5 oz Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 8 oz Tomato sauce
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped for garnish
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves - For simmering
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon - Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tablespoon - Hungarian paprika
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon - Caraway seeds
  • 1 tablespoon tablespoon - Fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon - Sea salt

Instructions 

Cabbage Prep (30 mins)

  • Core the cabbage and carefully boil the whole head until leaves soften.
  • Remove the leaves gently, and let them drain thoroughly.

Filling Creation (15 mins)

  • Mix the ground beef and pork together in a bowl.
  • Add the uncooked rice, chopped onion, eggs, garlic, and seasonings. Mix until just combined.

Rolling the Golumpki

  • Lay the cabbage leaves flat, remove the thick center rib, and place the filling in the center of each leaf.
  • Fold the sides of the leaf in and roll tightly. Secure if needed.

Simmering the Golumpki

  • Layer the rolled golumpki in a Dutch oven, pour the sauce ingredients over, and cover tightly.
  • Simmer for 2-3 hours on low heat, until tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 225g | Calories: 350kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 22g (44%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 75mg (25%) | Sodium: 800mg (35%) | Potassium: 500mg (14%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 18mg (22%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)