Super Easy Polish Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 medium head of green cabbage (about 3 pounds)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup sour cream

Preparation Time:

45 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Remove the core from the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves.
2. Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, rice, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Place about 1/4 cup of the filling on the bottom of a cabbage leaf. Roll up the leaf and tuck in the sides. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
5. Arrange the cabbage rolls in a large baking dish.
6. Pour the sour cream over the cabbage rolls.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until heated through and the sauce is bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and comforting
• Classic Polish dish with an Americanized twist
• Easy to make and perfect for a crowd

User Comments:

• "These cabbage rolls are absolutely delicious! The filling is perfectly seasoned and the sour cream sauce adds a creamy richness."
• "I love that these cabbage rolls are so easy to make. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion."
• "The Polish flavors in this dish are spot-on. It's like eating in a traditional Polish restaurant."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to blanch the cabbage leaves before rolling them to prevent them from tearing.
• Don't overfill the cabbage leaves, or they will burst during baking.
• If the cabbage rolls are not browned after baking, you can broil them for a few minutes to crisp them up.