Simple Golabki

This is an extremely reductive version of the traditional Polish dish, Golabki or Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. This recipe was given to my mother by her Polish mother-in-law several years ago. Simple Golabki is tasty, easy, and quick.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped (Optional)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 head cabbage, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground beef until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in cabbage, onion, garlic, and 1/4 cup water; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Pour remaining 1/4 cup water into pot; bring a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until cabbage is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.