Golubtsi

Name: Golubtsi
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, cored; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup white rice, cooked; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 carrot, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef and rice, baked in a rich tomato cream sauce.

95 minMediumServes 4450 cal/serving

RussianDinnerStovetop and OvenStandardHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 head green cabbage, cored
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup white rice, cooked
1 yellow onion, diced
1 carrot, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 1 head cored green cabbage for 5 minutes until leaves soften, then separate leaves and trim thick center veins.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook 1 diced yellow onion and 1 grated carrot for 6 minutes until tender.
3

Mix 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup cooked white rice, half of the cooked vegetable mixture, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a large bowl.
4

Place filling in the center of each cabbage leaf and roll tightly, folding sides over filling.
5

Stir 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cups tomato sauce, 1 cup beef broth, and 1/2 cup sour cream into remaining vegetable mixture in skillet to form sauce.
6

Place cabbage rolls seam-side down in a baking dish, cover with sauce, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for 50 minutes until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

Questions

Can I make Golubtsi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Golubtsi keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Golubtsi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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