Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
A traditional Polish comfort dish made with tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory meat and rice filling, simmered in a tangy tomato sauce. Perfect for hearty family dinners or special gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil a large pot of water and place the whole cabbage inside. Boil for about 10 minutes until the leaves are tender. Remove and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, pork, rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Carefully separate cabbage leaves. Place about 1/4 cup of filling in the center of each leaf, fold sides over, and roll up tightly.
- Pour a little tomato sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish. Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together remaining tomato sauce, beef broth, sugar, and lemon juice. Pour over the cabbage rolls.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until cabbage is tender and meat is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh dill before serving, if desired.
Notes
These cabbage rolls freeze beautifully! Make a double batch and freeze half before baking for a ready-to-go meal later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 23.3gProtein: 27.7gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10.3gTrans Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 1000mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 9.3g