Best 5 Golabki Polish Stuffed Cabbage Recipes

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Gołąbki, or stuffed cabbage, is a classic Polish dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The cabbage leaves are stuffed with a mixture of ground meat, rice, and vegetables, and then braised in a tomato sauce. Gołąbki can be made with a variety of different fillings, so there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. This article will provide you with a few different recipes for gołąbki, so that you can find the one that is perfect for you.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

POLISH STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS (GOLABKI / GOLUMKIES / GOLUMPKIS)



Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Golabki / Golumkies / Golumpkis) image

Easy and yummy. Even my husband who hates cabbage thinks these are great. High in Iron and Protein, and Vitamins A, B, & C. Can also be made in the crockpot instead of oven, just place rolls seasmside down in crockpot, pour in sauce, cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 large cabbage leaves
1 1/8 lbs ground elk or 1 1/8 lbs ground beef
1/8 lb pork sausage or 1/8 lb ground pork
1/2 cup rice, cooked with
1 tablespoon butter (1 cup rice when cooked)
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons onions, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons celery, diced
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup cabbage, shredded
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cut 12 large leaves off of cabbage head, cover leaves with boiling water, let stand until leaves are limp (2-3 minutes); then drain OR core cabbage head, and boil cabbage until leaves are tender enough to remove easily (10-15 minutes), very carefully remove 12 large leaves (You may have to peel the outer layers first and then return the cabbage to cook and continue peeling the leaves until all are done); then drain.
  • Mix beef, pork, rice, egg, milk, seasonings, and vegetables.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Put 1-4 tablespoons (depending on size of leaf) of meat mixture in center of each leaf; tuck in sides and roll to cover meat (I roll any leftover filling into meatballs and cook them with the cabbage rolls).
  • Place, seam side down in baking dish.
  • Mix tomato sauce with the sugar; pour over rolls.
  • Cover and bake for 45-60 minutes.

GOLABKI (POLISH STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS) (VEGETARIAN VERSION)



Golabki (Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) (Vegetarian Version) image

pronounced gaw-WUMP-kee, literally meaning 'little pigeons'. Probably the best known Polish food. The ground meat & rice type in tomato sauce are the most common, but the seasonings and stuffings vary from region to region and there are many other varieties, including vegetarian versions like the one listed here.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large cabbage, with big leaves, core removed
175 g long grain rice
50 g butter
2 large onions, peeled and minced
450 g mushrooms (canned or fresh)
5 ml Worcestershire sauce (optional)
5 ml salt
2 ml pepper
5 ml garlic powder
9 ml sweet paprika
1 ml parsley
1 1/2 liters vegetable stock or 1 1/2 liters mushroom stock
6 -9 ml sweet paprika

Steps:

  • Slice through the base of the cabbage and cook in lightly salted boiling water until tender.
  • When the leaves are tender, peel off (You may have to peel the first layers first and then return the cabbage to cook and continue peeling the leaves until all are done).
  • Boil the rice until just tender; drain and set aside.
  • Fry the onions in the butter until softened.
  • Dice the mushrooms and fry lightly with the onions, and the Worcestershire sauce, if using.
  • Mix with the rice and season with salt, pepper, garlic, paprika and parsley.
  • Place a tablespoonful of the rice mixture in each cabbage leaf; carefully, tuck in sides and roll to cover rice.
  • Heat the oven to 400°F.
  • Grease a roasting pan and place cabbage rolls seam side down in pan, packing them tightly together.
  • Pour enough juice or stock over the top to cover them.
  • Sprinkle lightly with remaining paprika.
  • Cover and bake in oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake for another 10 minutes to brown the cabbage lightly.

NANA'S GOLABKI (POLISH STUFFED CABBAGE)



Nana's Golabki (Polish Stuffed Cabbage) image

I remember whenever nana made these and I was around I would giggle because she had told me what the word Golabki meant. She pronounced it gawumpkey and told me it meant little pigeons. For some reason as a child I found that amusing. No..there are no pigeons involved in the recipe, lol. My Grandma Gerri (German) Used to call...

Provided by Deneece Gursky

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 12

about 12 to 14 cabbage leaves
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (lean)
3/4 c cooked white rice
1 egg slightly beaten
1 large onion chopped fine
1/4 to 1/2 c italian bread crumbs
salt and pepper (to taste)
garlic powder (we love garlic so i use alot)
granulated onion or onion powder (to taste)
1 egg
4 cans tomato soup (i use campbells)
parmesian cheese grated

Steps:

  • 1. Put cabbage leaves in a shallow pan and cover with boiling water, allow to soak in water just until leaves are tender (ANOTHER MEMBER, SHELLY WEIRAUCH, SHARED THIS TIP WITH ME AND I WANTED TO SHARE IT WITH ALL OF YOU:I wanted to share a trick I read elsewhere about working with the cabbage. Freeze the cabbage raw. When it defrosts, the leaves are easily workable and you do not have to worry about burning your fingers. No pre-cooking needed. This worked wonderfully! THANKS SHELLY GOING TO TRY THIS NEXT TIME I MAKE THEM!)
  • 2. In a large bowl mix all ingredients except cabbage leaves, parmesian cheese and tomato soup until mixed well.
  • 3. Using clean hands form meat mixture into oblong rolls and place each one on top of cabbage leaf. (seam side facing down) Over lap sides and ends of leaves over meat, tucking in edges to secure.
  • 4. In a baking pan, pour tomato soup plus 1/2 can water for each can of soup. stir to mix water in completely. Add salt pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parmesian cheese to soup and stir till mixed in.
  • 5. Arrange stuffed cabbage rolls in baking pan with the folded side down. Sprinkle with additional parmesian
  • 6. Cover and bake in 350 preheated oven for about an hour and half or until cooked thru (depends on size of rolls you made) (Baste every 15 or 20 minutes with the tomato soup juice)
  • 7. Serve with my garlic mashed potatoes, using the tomato soup sauce as a gravy. Yum soooooooooooo delish!

GOLABKI (POLISH STUFFED CABBAGE)



Golabki (Polish Stuffed Cabbage) image

Golabki is one of my favorite Polish comfort foods!

Provided by Jessica Silva

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head of cabbage (about 4 pounds)
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 1/2 c cooked rice
1 tsp salt
2 can(s) condensed tomato soup
2 1/2 c water
1 tsp season salt

Steps:

  • 1. Remove the core from the cabbage and place the whole head into a large pot filled with boiling water. Add 1 teaspoon salt to the water. Cover and cook 3 minutes, or until softened enough to pull off leaves.
  • 2. Remove about 30 leaves and cut the large hard stem out. Chop remaining cabbage.
  • 3. Brown pork and beef in a skillet, add cooked rice and mix thoroughly.
  • 4. Place a heaping tablwspoonful of meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Tuck sides over filling while rolling up the leaf.
  • 5. Place half the chopped cabbage into a large dutch oven. Fill with layers of cabbage rolls. Cover with remaining chopped cabbage.
  • 6. Mix tomato soup, water and season salt together and pour over cabbage rolls.
  • 7. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

GOLABKI - POLISH STUFFED CABBAGE



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This is one of my late Polish grandmother's recipes out of an old book called "Polish Favorites". This variation has bread in the meat mixture, while her other recipe (which I am looking for) has rice in it.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 -2 head cabbage
2 slices stale bread
3/4 lb ground beef
1 onion, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons tomato paste
salt
pepper
sugar
paprika

Steps:

  • Boil cabbage long enough that leaves separate without tearing.
  • Select 10 to 12 of the largest leaves and trim off midribs so leaves become easy to roll.
  • Soak bread in water and squeeze out.
  • Combine with meat and mix thouroughly.
  • Cook onion in butter until golden.
  • Add with egg and salt and pepper to meat mixture.
  • Divide into as many portions as there are cabbage leaves and spread evenly on leaves.
  • Roll firmly, tucking edges so stuffing will not escape and secure with cotton thread, if desired.
  • If there are not enough large leaves, use 2 small leaves.
  • Slice some of the remaining cabbage and place in the bottom of a large pot.
  • Arrange cabbage rolls tightly on top and add broth.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
  • Arrange on hot platter, pour sauce over top and serve with hot boiled potatoes.
  • Sauce: Make a roux with the flour and butter.
  • Add tomato paste and broth from the stuffed cabbage and stir until smooth and bubbly.
  • Add salt, pepper, sugar and paprika to taste and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: Select a large, firm head of cabbage with tightly packed leaves. Savoy cabbage or green cabbage works well.
  • Blanch the cabbage leaves: This makes them more pliable and easier to roll. To blanch the leaves, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the cabbage leaves into the boiling water for 1-2 minutes, or until they are wilted and pliable. Remove the leaves from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make sure the filling is well-seasoned: The filling is the heart of the golabki, so make sure it is flavorful. Use a combination of ground beef, pork, or lamb, and add plenty of onions, garlic, and spices. You can also add rice, barley, or sauerkraut to the filling.
  • Roll the golabki tightly: To prevent the golabki from falling apart during cooking, roll them tightly. Start by placing a spoonful of filling in the center of a cabbage leaf. Fold the bottom of the leaf up over the filling, then fold the sides inward. Continue rolling the leaf until it is completely enclosed.
  • Cook the golabki slowly: Golabki are best cooked slowly over low heat. This allows the flavors to meld and the cabbage leaves to become tender. You can cook the golabki in a pot on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in the oven.

Conclusion:

Golabki is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a labor of love, but it is worth the effort. With a little planning and preparation, you can make golabki that your family and friends will love. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give golabki a try. You won't be disappointed.

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