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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

4 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Rolling & Cooking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Eastern European, polish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

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

Method
 

Cabbage Prep (30 mins)
  1. Core the cabbage and carefully boil the whole head until leaves soften.
  2. Remove the leaves gently, and let them drain thoroughly.
Filling Creation (15 mins)
  1. Mix the ground beef and pork together in a bowl.
  2. Add the uncooked rice, chopped onion, eggs, garlic, and seasonings. Mix until just combined.
Rolling the Golumpki
  1. Lay the cabbage leaves flat, remove the thick center rib, and place the filling in the center of each leaf.
  2. Fold the sides of the leaf in and roll tightly. Secure if needed.
Simmering the Golumpki
  1. Layer the rolled golumpki in a Dutch oven, pour the sauce ingredients over, and cover tightly.
  2. Simmer for 2-3 hours on low heat, until tender.