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Cabbage Rolls Golubtsi

Delicious Cabbage Rolls Golubtsi You’ll Crave Forever

Experience the comforting flavors of Cabbage Rolls Golubtsi, a delicious traditional dish filled with savory beef, pork, and rice in a creamy tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Russian, Ukrainian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Cabbage Savoy or green works best for wrapping.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Rice Cook until al dente.
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Lean cuts preferred.
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Optional to substitute with more beef.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 medium Carrots Grated.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped fresh.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Optional.
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock Low-sodium preferred.
  • 1 can Canned Crushed Tomatoes Can substitute with passata.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full-fat recommended.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Freeze a whole head of cabbage for three days to loosen leaves for easy separation.
  2. Boil salted water and cook rice until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool.
  3. Sauté finely chopped onions in olive oil over medium heat until soft and translucent.
  4. Combine cooked rice, ground beef, ground pork, sautéed onions, grated carrots, parsley, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  5. Whisk chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
  6. Prepare cabbage leaves by cutting out thick ribs, fill with about two tablespoons of filling, and roll tightly.
  7. In a casserole dish, pour a layer of sauce, arrange rolls seam-side down, cover with remaining sauce and add bay leaves.
  8. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 1 hour, then remove foil and bake for another 30 minutes.
  9. Let rolls rest for a few minutes before serving with sour cream and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh, crisp cabbage for the best texture. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to a week.

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