Golumpki Casserole

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Frying Cuisine: American Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 5 Calories: 1617.5

Description

This Golumpki Casserole features layers of seasoned ground meat and pork nestled between tender cabbage leaves. The dish is baked in a savory tomato and V8 juice sauce, topped with crispy bacon for added flavor. It is a comforting, protein-rich meal perfect for family dinners.

Directions

Cut the core out of the cabbage and put in boiling water for 15 minutes.
Remove from pot and cool.
Put diced salt pork in
fry pan and
add chopped onions, diced garlic and sliced mushrooms,
cook until lightly browned.
In a bowl add beef, pork, eggs, bread crumbs and onion mixture and mix well.
In a Dutch Oven pan cover the bottom with some of the tomatoe sauce.
Remove the leaves from the head of cabbage and place a single layer in the pot.
Crumble the meat mixture between your fingers and drop onto cabbage leaves.
Spoon on some of the tomatoe sauce and then put some slices of tomatoe, you can also put thin slices of onion if you wish.
Place another
layer of cabbage leaves on top of this
layer and repeat the process ending with a
layer of cabbage leaves.
Place the uncooked bacon on top of the cabbage and
cover .
Place into a preheated 325 degree oven for 2 hours.
Use the V8 juice to baste the casserole with to keep the top layer of cabbage moist.
Remove and let set for 20 minutes before serving.
Cut into serving pieces and serve.
For a real Polish meal serve with boiled potatoes, sour cream, rye bread and pickles

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1617.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 86.4g133%
Saturated Fat 26.3g132%
Cholesterol 444.1mg149%
Sodium 4107.5mg172%
Total Carbohydrate 93.4g32%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g64%
Sugars 28.9g
Protein 122.4g245%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Golumpki Casserole