Golabki (Cabbage Rolls)
(from JCav’s recipe box)
Can double and freeze a batch
Source: Grandma Zigmond
Prep time: 60 minutes
Cook time: 120 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Polish, main course
Ingredients
- 1 head cabbage
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp margarine
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork or veal (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 24 oz can crushed tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Remove the core from the cabbage.
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Put the cabbage in boiling water and remove the leaves as they soften.
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Saute the onions in the margarine for a short time.
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In a bowl, mix the onions, meat, rice, eggs and salt and pepper.
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Place about 2 Tbsp of the meat mixture in the center of a cabbage leaf and roll, tucking the sides as you go.
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Put the rolls in a large pot and pour the crushed tomatoes over the rolls.
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Simmer on low for 2 hours.