Recipe of Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 head of cabbage
• 500g (about 1 lb) ground beef
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully place the whole head of cabbage in the boiling water. Boil for about 2-3 minutes, or until the outer leaves are soft and pliable. Remove the cabbage, drain, and let it cool.

3. 3

   While the cabbage is cooling, in a bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the stuffing.

4. 4

   Carefully peel the softened cabbage leaves, ensuring they remain intact. Place a spoonful of the meat and rice mixture in the center of each leaf and fold the sides over, rolling them up like a burrito.

5. 5

   In a large, ovenproof dish, combine the tomato sauce and beef or vegetable broth. Place the cabbage rolls seam side down in the sauce.

6. 6

   Dot the top of the rolls with butter, cover the dish with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage rolls are tender and the sauce thickens.

8. 8

   Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy your delicious Polish Gołąbki!