HOLUBKY (SLOVAK STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS)

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Make and share this Holubky (Slovak Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

16 large cabbage leaves (from a 2-3 lb head of cabbage)
2 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
10 garlic cloves, pressed
2 cups rice (washed, then cooked halfway with 3 tablespoons butter)
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork or 1 lb ground turkey
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon sweet basil
1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon lard
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon water
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
30 ounces water (3 3/4 cups)
4 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Cover cabbage leaves with boiling water, let stand until leaves are limp (2-3 minutes); then drain.
  • Fry onions in butter until translucent, then mix with garlic, rice, meat, egg, milk, and seasonings; mix well.
  • In a large dutch oven, prepare zapraška (similar to roux) by melting shortening over medium heat.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it reaches desired brownness (usually light brown or beige).
  • Add a tablespoon of water and stir until smooth.
  • Be very careful when making zapraška as it is very hot and can cause severe burns if it comes in contact with the skin, also avoid the steam that rises when you add the water.
  • Add the tomato sauce, water, and sugar.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil; allow to boil for several minutes.
  • Place 2-3 tablespoons (depending on size of leaf) of meat mixture in center of each cabbage leaf; tuck in sides and roll to cover meat.
  • Place, seam side down in pot with sauce.
  • Cook, covered, over low heat for 2-3 hours.

Dinod bahadur bhulan
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The cabbage rolls were a bit bland. I think I would add more spices to the filling next time.


Melanie Keller
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These cabbage rolls were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid to the filling next time.


Suyed Ahmod
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I'm not a fan of cabbage, but these cabbage rolls were really good. The filling was flavorful and the cabbage leaves were tender.


Lilian Chisara
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. The cabbage rolls are hearty and filling, and the sauce is flavorful.


Ali Zain Bhurgri
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These cabbage rolls were delicious! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the cabbage leaves were tender.


Azhar Rehmam
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I made these cabbage rolls for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


powerz jadonn
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These cabbage rolls were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and my family loved them.


Kashif Saeed
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I'm not usually a fan of cabbage rolls, but these were really good. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the cabbage leaves were tender.


Skandar Hayyat
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These cabbage rolls were so easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I loved the combination of beef, pork, and rice in the filling.


Jowayne Heath
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This recipe is a keeper! The cabbage rolls were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Lewis Taylor
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These cabbage rolls were amazing! The filling was perfectly seasoned and the cabbage leaves were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Dominic Ezeani
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I've made stuffed cabbage rolls before, but this recipe is by far the best. The cabbage leaves were perfectly cooked and the filling was moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Anita Paul
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The cabbage rolls were hearty and filling, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ashik Alvi
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These stuffed cabbage rolls were a hit! The cabbage leaves were tender and flavorful, and the filling was perfectly seasoned. I especially loved the addition of kielbasa, which gave the dish a nice smoky flavor.