Polish Gołąbki with Mushroom Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Filling
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1 lb ground beef
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1/2 lb ground pork
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1 cup cooked rice
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 egg
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ For the Cabbage Rolls
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1 large white or Savoy cabbage
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1 oz dried mushrooms
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8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons flour
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1 mushroom stock cube (or chicken stock cube)
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1 cup sour cream
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the core from the cabbage and place the whole cabbage in the pot. Blanch for 2-3 minutes, then carefully remove the outer leaves as they soften. Set them aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, pork, rice, onion, garlic, and egg. Season with salt and pepper, then combine everything well.
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Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for about 15 minutes to soften, then chop them finely. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add the fresh mushrooms, and sauté until golden. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to make a roux. Slowly add water while stirring to avoid lumps. Add the mushroom stock cube, chopped dried mushrooms, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper, and let simmer until thickened.
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Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture on each cabbage leaf, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly. Place the rolls seam-side down in a large casserole dish.
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Pour the mushroom sauce over the cabbage rolls in the dish. Cover with foil and bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, until the rolls are cooked through and tender.
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Serve the Gołąbki hot with a generous spoonful of mushroom sauce on top. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or crusty bread on the side.
# Notes:
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Double-dip the filling in the cabbage leaf for a sturdier roll.
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The rolls can be made a day in advance and refrigerated. This lets the flavors meld together, making the dish even more delicious.
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You can use uncooked rice, but you need to add 2 more cups of liquid into the dish (recommend using chicken or beef bouillon) and the cooking time will increase by 30 minutes.