Golumpki – Stuffed Polish Cabbage (Gołąbki)

Golumpki, or Gołąbki, are traditional Polish cabbage rolls stuffed with a savory mixture of beef, pork, rice, and seasonings, baked in a tangy tomato sauce. This recipe makes 12 servings and costs approximately $11.32 total — just $0.95 per serving!

Equipment

  • Cutting board

  • Paring knife

  • Large pot

  • Medium bowl

  • Wooden spoon

  • Medium pot

  • Wire baking racks

Ingredients

Cabbage

  • 1 large green cabbage

Filling

  • 1 lb lean ground beef

  • ½ lb ground pork

  • ½ small yellow onion, grated

  • 4 large garlic cloves, grated

  • 1 tsp grated lemon peel (from 1 lemon)

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 2 cups cooked rice

Tomato Sauce

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • ½ small yellow onion, grated

  • 3 large garlic cloves, grated

  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For Serving (optional)

  • Chopped fresh dill

Instructions

 

 

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