{"id":"go_abki_6c1c900713","slug":"go-abki-polish-cabbage-rolls","title":"Gołąbki (Polish Cabbage Rolls)","description":"A classic Eastern European comfort food featuring tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory blend of ground meat and rice, slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":45,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":105,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 large head of green cabbage","name":"Cabbage","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"large head","group":"Cabbage","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"500g ground pork","name":"Ground Pork","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"500g ground beef","name":"Ground Beef","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"200g white rice, cooked","name":"White Rice","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"cooked","notes":"measured after cooking","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 medium onions, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"yellow or white","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tbsp butter","name":"Butter","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"solid","notes":"for sautéing onions","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"500ml tomato passata or sauce","name":"Tomato Passata","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2 1/8","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"passata","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"250ml beef broth","name":"Beef broth","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 1/8","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt and pepper to taste","name":"Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Filling","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Core the cabbage and place the whole head in a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook for 5-10 minutes, peeling off the outer leaves as they become soft and pliable. Set the leaves aside and trim the thick central vein from the back of each leaf.","group":"Preparation","title":"Core the cabbage","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.","group":"Filling","title":"In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, cooked rice, and the sautéed onion/garlic mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper. Mix by hand until well combined.","group":"Filling","title":"Combine the ground pork, ground beef, cooked rice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling near the stem end of a cabbage leaf. Fold the sides in and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling near the stem end of a cabbage leaf","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Line the bottom of a heavy pot or Dutch oven with leftover small or torn cabbage leaves. Arrange the rolls seam-side down in layers.","group":"Cooking","title":"Line the bottom of a heavy pot or Dutch oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Whisk together the tomato sauce and beef broth. Pour the mixture over the cabbage rolls. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 60 to 90 minutes until the cabbage is tender and the meat is cooked through. Alternatively, bake in the oven at 350°F (177°C) for the same duration.","group":"Cooking","title":"Whisk together the tomato sauce and beef broth","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Using a mix of pork and beef provides the best flavor and texture. For a softer cabbage leaf, freeze the head of cabbage whole overnight and thaw before using instead of boiling.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Polish"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil","bake"],"equipment":["Large pot","Dutch oven","Skillet","Mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"roll","note":"Approximately 2 rolls per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Gołąbki taste even better the next day. Reheat in the sauce on the stovetop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container with plenty of the sauce to prevent drying.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly on the stove or in a 325°F (163°C) oven covered with foil."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fgo_abki_6c1c900713%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=51f07c1c-54c5-49ad-bfb0-bf1490b0e134","imageAlt":"Gołąbki (Polish Cabbage Rolls) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["cabbage","stuffed","meat","tomato sauce","traditional","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Gołąbki (Polish Cabbage Rolls)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:05:34.208Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:05:34.208Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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