Try this simple and tasty Golabki recipe, a traditional Polish dish made with cabbage leaves stuffed with a flavorful mix of ground beef, rice, and seasonings. This dish is hearty, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner. Serve with some tomato sauce and enjoy the flavors of Poland!
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Remove the core of the cabbage and carefully place the whole head into the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the outer leaves start to soften. Remove the cabbage from the pot and let cool. Gently peel off the leaves one by one.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Take a cabbage leaf and place about 1/4 cup of the ground beef mixture in the center. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it tightly to form a neat package. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour half of the tomato sauce into the bottom of a large baking dish. Arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining tomato sauce and chicken broth over the rolls, covering them completely.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cabbage rolls are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!
