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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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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main
Servings 6 servings

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.
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