Bashkir-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Башкирские голубцы)

Башкирские голубцы (Bashkir-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) are a traditional dish from Bashkir cuisine, featuring tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a flavorful filling of ground meat, rice, and aromatic spices.

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Bashkir-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Башкирские голубцы)

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cabbage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, then blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are pliable. Remove and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll them up, tucking in the sides as you go.
  4. Place the cabbage rolls in a large pot and pour the tomato sauce over them. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Bowl Sharp knife

Tools

Wooden spoon Cooking twine

Serving suggestions

Serve the Bashkir-style stuffed cabbage rolls with a dollop of sour cream and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with a mixture of mushrooms, lentils, and quinoa.

Cost

$10