Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Galuskies)
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Galuskies) bring together tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a rich blend of beef, pork sausage, and rice, with sauerkraut adding gentle tang and depth. The filling turns juicy as it cooks, delivering a comforting, old-world flavor that’s perfect for family dinners or chilly evenings. Serve it when you want a hearty, tradition-steeped centerpiece that satisfies.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves40
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Galuskies), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the cabbage in a large stockpot filled halfway with water; add the vinegar. Cover and steam over low heat until the leaves are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove the cabbage, saving the vinegar cooking water. Rinse the cabbage with cold water to chill, then separate the leaves.
- 2
While the cabbage cooks, bring 3 cups water and the rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork; set aside to cool.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the ground beef, pork sausage, onion, salt, garlic salt, and pepper until the meat is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 5
Line the bottom of a large roasting pan with a single layer of cabbage leaves.
- 6
In a large bowl, stir together the cooked rice, meat mixture, and sauerkraut until evenly combined. Place 1/3 cup of the rice-meat filling into each remaining cabbage leaf and roll into a cylinder, tucking in the ends. Arrange the rolls over the cabbage leaves in the roasting pan. Pour in enough reserved vinegar cooking water to come halfway up the sides of the cabbage rolls. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Calories 221.0 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 12.79 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 12.3 g 4%
- Total Fat 13.2 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.27 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.48 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 215.19 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.31 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.74 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 41.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 203.89 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 36.12 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 37.94 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Galuskies) is made with 11 ingredients and serves 40. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Diced Onion, and Garlic Salt. Each serving provides about 221.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Galuskies) made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Garlic Salt, Ground Beef. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Galuskies)?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 221.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Galuskies) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Galuskies) healthy?
- Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Galuskies) has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 221.0 calories and 12.79 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 215.19 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.27 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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