Grandma’s Gołąbki – Stuffed Polish Cabbage

Prep Time: 1 hour | Cook Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 2 hours | Servings: 12 rolls

Ingredients

• 1 large green cabbage (core removed)
• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• ½ lb ground pork
• ½ small yellow onion, grated
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Tomato Sauce:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ small yellow onion, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Garnish (optional):

• Fresh dill or parsley
• Sour cream

Instructions

1. Prep Cabbage: Boil cored cabbage 10-15 mins. Peel leaves; trim stems.
2. Make Filling: Combine beef, pork, onion, garlic, lemon zest, egg, rice, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Add tomatoes, water, salt, pepper. Simmer 15 mins.
4. Assemble Rolls: Place 2-3 tbsp filling on each leaf. Fold sides, roll tightly. Arrange in dish.
5. Bake: Pour sauce over rolls. Bake at 350°F 50-60 mins. Rest 10 mins. Garnish and serve.