Halupki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
🥘 Description:
My Grandmother Matilda Koval makes these Halupki, and they really warm you on a cold night. Serve with mashed potatoes for a cozy and comforting meal. These cabbage rolls freeze well, and they also taste even better served the next day, allowing the flavors to meld together for an even more delicious experience!
🍽️ Recipe Category: Meat
🔎 Keywords: Polish, European, < 4 Hours
📋 Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cabbage | 1 head |
| Ground beef | 1 1/4 pounds |
| Egg | 1 |
| Parsley | 1/2 cup, chopped |
| Onion | 1, finely chopped |
| Garlic | 2 cloves, minced |
| Cooked rice | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Vinegar | 1/2 cup |
| Water | 2 cups |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
📝 Instructions:
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Boil Cabbage: Start by boiling the head of cabbage for about 10-15 minutes until the leaves are tender. This will make it easier to separate them for stuffing.
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Prepare Filling: While the cabbage is boiling, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, egg, chopped parsley, minced garlic, chopped onion, and cooked rice. Mix everything together until well combined.
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Roll the Cabbage Rolls: Once the cabbage leaves are tender, carefully remove them from the head. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll them up, tucking in the sides as you go to create neat rolls.
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Layer in Dutch Oven: In a 5-quart Dutch oven, line the bottom with some cabbage leaves. This prevents the cabbage rolls from sticking to the bottom and adds extra flavor.
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Arrange Cabbage Rolls: Place the stuffed cabbage rolls on top of the cabbage leaves in the Dutch oven, arranging them snugly to fit.
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Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the tomato soup, sugar, vinegar, and water until well combined. This flavorful sauce will infuse the cabbage rolls with rich taste.
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Cook: Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls in the Dutch oven, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 1 1/2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the cabbage rolls to cook through.
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Serve: Once cooked, remove the cabbage rolls from the Dutch oven and serve them hot with mashed potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of these delicious Halupki!
These Halupki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) are a beloved family recipe that will surely become a favorite in your home too. Whether enjoyed fresh or reheated the next day, they’re sure to delight with their hearty flavors and comforting appeal.
