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Traditional Ukrainian Holubtsi

Stuffed cabbage rolls with a creamy sauce, a classic Ukrainian dish.

70 minutes4 servings
Traditional Ukrainian Holubtsi
Photo: Микола Василечко · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Shred the cabbage and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, rice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roll the cabbage leaves around the meat mixture.
  4. In a pot, add tomato sauce, chicken broth, and a bit of water.
  5. Place the rolled cabbage in the pot and simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Stir in sour cream before serving.
  7. Serve hot with a side of boiled potatoes.
  8. Enjoy your traditional Ukrainian Holubtsi.
  9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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