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Yesica Andrews

Polish Golumpki Stuffed Cabbage Easy Recipe Guide

Enjoy this authentic and comforting Polish Golumpki Stuffed Cabbage recipe featuring tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory mix of veal, pork, and rice, simmered slowly in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a hearty dinner, this traditional Polish dish brings warmth and flavor to your table.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 green or white cabbage
  • 8.8 oz ground veal or beef 250 g
  • 8.8 oz ground pork 250 g
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked rice 500 g
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 1/2 cups beef stock or preferred stock 0.6 liters
  • 1 tbsp salt plus extra for cabbage water
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cups passata tomato purée 0.7 liters
  • 3 heaping tbsp tomato paste 70 g
  • 1 2/3 cups beef stock for sauce 0.4 liters
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 8 allspice berries
  • 8 peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp salt for sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp butter for finishing

Method
 

  1. Remove the core from the cabbage and gently separate the leaves, then blanch them in a large pot of salted boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes until they are soft enough to roll. Drain the leaves and set aside to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the ground veal or beef, ground pork, cooked rice, diced onion, salt, black pepper, and chopped rosemary to prepare the filling mixture.
  3. Take one cabbage leaf, spread it flat, and place a generous portion of the meat mixture in the center. Fold the sides over and roll it up tightly to secure the filling. Continue this process with the remaining leaves and meat mixture.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Lay a few whole cabbage leaves on the bottom to prevent sticking, then arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down in a single layer.
  5. Pour 0.6 liters of beef stock over the rolls, bring to a gentle simmer, then cover with the pressure cooker lid and seal it. Heat until steady steam appears, then reduce heat and cook under pressure for 15 minutes. Quickly release the pressure and remove the lid carefully.
  6. In the same pot, combine the passata, tomato paste, 0.4 liters beef stock, whole garlic cloves, allspice berries, peppercorns, salt, and bay leaves, stirring gently. Spoon this sauce over the cabbage rolls and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter on top.
  7. Cover the pot once again and let the rolls simmer on low heat for 90 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully develop and the cabbage to become tender.

Notes

  • This dish freezes beautifully and the flavors deepen after reheating. Consider making a large batch to enjoy convenient future meals.