Ukrainian Meat Filled Cabbage Rolls

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Ukrainian Meat Filled Cabbage Rolls
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hrs

Ready In

2 hrs 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion , chopped
3/4 pound ground pork
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 head savoy cabbage , cored
2 cups chicken stock , or as needed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
356
Sugar
6g
Fat
22g
Ukrainian Meat Filled Cabbage Rolls are a popular dish in Ukraine and other parts of Eastern Europe. They are often served during special occasions and celebrations. The dish consists of cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, breadcrumbs, and spices. The rolls are then baked in a flavorful chicken stock until tender. These cabbage rolls are rich in flavor and satisfying to eat, making them a wonderful meal for colder months, or just a hearty family dinner.

Instructions

1.In a large pan of boiling water, cook cabbage leaves for 2 to 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and cool under cold running water. Remove the tough stem from the bottom of the leaves.
2.In a pan, heat butter over medium heat and cook onion until tender. Add ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper, stir until well combined.
3.Spoon 1/4 cup of filling onto each cabbage leaf, fold bottom edge over filling, fold opposing sides inwards and roll; repeat for remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
4.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place cabbage rolls seam side down in a baking dish. Pour chicken stock over rolls, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
5.In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and sour cream. Mix into the sauce surrounding the cabbage rolls and continue to bake for another 10 minutes. Serve garnished with dill.

PROS

These Ukrainian Meat Filled Cabbage Rolls are hearty, flavorful, and a great source of protein.
They can be made ahead of time and reheated, making them convenient for busy weekday dinners.

CONS

Cabbage rolls can be time-consuming to prepare and require some effort to roll.
They may not be a suitable meal for those who are on a low-carb diet due to the high number of carbs in cabbage.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cabbage is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great food for digestion. It’s also rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6. Ground pork is a good source of protein and essential amino acids.

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