Description
Classic Golumpki, savory cabbage rolls filled with a flavorful meat and rice mixture, simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cabbage.
- Core the cabbage.
- Boil the cabbage in a large pot of water until the leaves are softened.
- Mix together ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf.
- Roll up the leaf, tucking in the sides.
- In a large pot, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, basil, and oregano.
- Place the cabbage rolls in the tomato sauce.
- Simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the cabbage rolls are tender.
Notes
- You can add a bay leaf to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European