Gołąbki

Prepare the Cabbage

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage head.

Place the whole cabbage in the boiling water and cook until the leaves are wilted and pliable, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cabbage and let it cool.

Prepare the Filling

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.

Assemble the Gołąbki

Carefully peel off the cabbage leaves. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf.

Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll up tightly to enclose the filling. Secure with toothpicks if needed.

Cook the Gołąbki

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Place the stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down in the skillet or pot.

Pour the tomato sauce and beef broth over the cabbage rolls.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the cabbage is tender.

Finish

Remove the toothpicks before serving.