Голубець Recipe

Ingredients

- 1 large head of cabbage - 1/2 pound ground beef - 1/2 pound ground pork - 1 cup uncooked rice - 1 large onion, finely chopped - Salt and pepper to taste - 1 can (about 15 ounces) tomato sauce - 1 cup beef broth - 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage and place the whole head in the boiling water. Blanch for a few minutes until the leaves are soft enough to peel off. Carefully peel off about 12 leaves, trim the thick vein from the bottom of each leaf to make it easier to roll. 2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, uncooked rice, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well. 4. Place a portion of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll up the leaf to encase the filling. Secure with toothpicks if necessary. 5. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the stuffed cabbage rolls and cook until browned on all sides. 6. In a separate bowl, mix the tomato sauce and beef broth. Pour this sauce over the cabbage rolls. 7. Cover the pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the meat is cooked through and the rice is tender.

Serving

Remove the cabbage rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Golubtsy hot, topped with a bit of the sauce from the pan. Pair with a simple side salad or some crusty bread for a complete meal.