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Boil for 5-10 minutes until the outer leaves are soft and translucent. Carefully remove the leaves one by one as they soften. Trim the thick central vein from the back of each leaf.","group":"Prep Cabbage","title":"Core the cabbage","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Prep Cabbage"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Cook the rice in salted water until halfway done (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside to cool.","group":"Filling","title":"Cook the rice in salted water","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Sauté the chopped onion and grated carrot in a pan with a little oil until soft. Add minced garlic at the end and cook for 1 minute.","group":"Filling","title":"Sauté the chopped onion and grated carrot","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a large bowl, mix the ground pork, par-cooked rice, and the sautéed vegetable mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.","group":"Filling","title":"Mix the ground pork, par-cooked rice, and the sautéed vegetable mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place about 2 tablespoons of filling on the stem end of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides in and roll up tightly.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place about 2 tablespoons of filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Whisk together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth. Arrange the cabbage rolls in a large baking dish or heavy pot. Pour the sauce over the rolls.","group":"Cooking","title":"Whisk together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Cover and bake at 350°F (177°C) or simmer on the stovetop for 60 to 90 minutes until the cabbage is very tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cover and bake at 350°F or simmer","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Holubky tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded. For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with sautéed mushrooms.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["braise","bake","boil"],"equipment":["large pot","baking dish","grater","mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":18,"unit":"roll","note":"Yields approximately 18 cabbage rolls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Prepare the rolls and sauce, store in the fridge overnight before baking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container with the sauce.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the microwave or in a covered pot on the stovetop with a splash of water."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fholubky_dcb69e2f04%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=911ed246-e052-4170-86c1-957252643ac1","imageAlt":"Holubky (Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["cabbage","stuffed vegetables","traditional","comfort food","meat and rice"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Holubky (Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:14:02.306Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:14:02.306Z","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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