Polish Gołąbki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Polish Gołąbki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 45 mins
  • SERVING
    20 People
  • VIEWS
    45

Savor the heartwarming flavors of Eastern Europe with these classic stuffed cabbage rolls. Tender cabbage leaves embrace a savory filling of ground meat, rice, and aromatic spices, simmered to perfection in a rich, creamy sauce. A comforting and satisfying dish that's perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    27 g
  • Cholesterol
    78 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    20 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    401 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

02

Step
15 mins

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook cabbage in boiling water until leaves are falling off. Remove leaves from water as they peel off and set aside.

03

Step
7 mins

Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onions in hot margarine until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.

04

Step
10 mins

Mix together cooked onions, ground beef, chicken with rice soup, rice, eggs, marjoram, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

05

Step
15 mins

Take a cabbage leaf, lay it flat, and trim the thickest part toward the bottom of leaf to make it easier to roll; repeat with all leaves. Take darker outside leaves and line the bottom of a roasting pan with them.

06

Step
20 mins

Scoop a portion of beef meat mixture into a leaf and wrap leaf around mixture, enveloping meat completely. Repeat until all of the beef mixture is used. Arrange stuffed cabbage leaves into the roasting pan. Top with any remaining cabbage leaves. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.

07

Step
2 hrs

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Remove aluminum foil, peel back top layer of extra cabbage leaves, and pour golden mushroom soup over stuffed cabbage leaves. Replace top cabbage leaves, return the roasting pan to the oven, and continue baking until soup is hot, about 15 minutes.

Feel free to experiment with different ground meats like pork, veal, or a combination. The type of meat will subtly change the flavor profile, so have fun finding your perfect blend.
For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of tomato paste to the meat mixture.
Gołąbki are excellent for making ahead. They can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before baking.
If you don't have golden mushroom soup, cream of mushroom soup works well as a substitute.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 15 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Kirk Howell

    My family loved this recipe! It brought back so many childhood memories.

  • Verner Kerluke

    The instructions were easy to follow, and the results were delicious.

  • Velva Rice

    These were a hit at our potluck! Everyone asked for the recipe.

  • Evangeline Buckridge

    I found that using a combination of beef and pork made the filling extra flavorful.

  • Nannie Predovic

    I added a bit of smoked paprika to the meat mixture, and it gave the dish a wonderful smoky flavor.

  • Olin Kris

    Freezing the leftovers worked perfectly. They tasted just as good as the day they were made.

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