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Thomas Baker

Polish Cabbage Rolls Recipe Easy Homemade and Delicious

Enjoy these delicious homemade Polish Cabbage Rolls, made with a savory blend of ground beef, rice, and tomato soup. This classic Polish comfort food is perfect for a family meal and features a simple method for blanching cabbage leaves so they don’t tear while rolling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cabbage
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup uncooked white rice
  • (2) 10.75 oz cans tomato soup
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cut the core out of the cabbage using a knife. Place the cabbage (minus the core) into a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook for about 12-14 minutes until the leaves can be gently pulled off without tearing. Remove 8 large leaves for rolling and set aside additional leaves for lining the baking dish.
  2. Line the bottom of an 11x8 baking dish with the leftover cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. In a medium saucepan, bring 2/3 cup water to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Prepare the sauce by mixing both cans of tomato soup with brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, beaten egg, salt, black pepper, and 1/4 cup of the tomato soup mixture. Stir everything together thoroughly.
  7. Lay out the 8 reserved cabbage leaves on a clean surface. Spoon an equal amount of the beef mixture into the center of each leaf. Roll each leaf up firmly and secure it with a toothpick.
  8. Arrange the rolled cabbage rolls seam-side down over the cabbage-lined baking dish.
  9. Pour the remaining tomato soup mixture evenly over the cabbage rolls. Cover the top with several remaining cabbage leaves, then seal the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until the meat filling is completely cooked. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

  • To avoid cabbage leaves tearing, blanching is key – cook the cabbage just until the leaves are pliable. Leftover cabbage rolls reheat well and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.