Holubky (Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

7 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Core the cabbage

   Core the cabbage and place the whole head in a large pot of boiling water. 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.

   10 min
2. 02

   Cook the rice in salted water

   Cook the rice in salted water until halfway done (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside to cool.

   10 min
3. 03

   Sauté the chopped onion and grated carrot

   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.

   7 min
4. 04

   Mix the ground pork, par-cooked rice, and the sautéed vegetable mixture

   In a large bowl, mix the ground pork, par-cooked rice, and the sautéed vegetable mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.

5. 05

   Place about 2 tablespoons of filling

   Place about 2 tablespoons of filling on the stem end of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides in and roll up tightly.

6. 06

   Whisk together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth

   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.

7. 07

   Cover and bake at 350°F or simmer

   Cover and bake at 350°F (177°C) or simmer on the stovetop for 60 to 90 minutes until the cabbage is very tender.

   1 hr