Ukrainian Holubtsi with Beef and Rice
Tender cabbage rolls filled with beef, pork, rice, and onion, baked in a light tomato sauce.
About This Dish
Slow baking lets the cabbage become silky while the rice absorbs meat juices and tomato sauce inside each compact roll.
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Stages
- Cabbage and Filling50 min
- Rolling25 min
- Baking1 hr 30 min
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1
Core the cabbage and lower it into simmering water. Peel off leaves as they soften, then trim the thick central ribs.
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2
Cook the rice for 8 minutes and drain. Sauté half the onions and mix with the rice, meats, salt, pepper, and half the dill.
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3
Place filling near the base of each leaf, fold in the sides, and roll firmly. Arrange seam-side down in a covered baking dish.
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4
Sauté the remaining onion and carrot, add tomatoes and stock, season, and pour over the rolls.
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5
Cover and bake at 175 °C for 80–90 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the filling reaches 71 °C. Rest for 15 minutes.
