Traditonal Ukrainian cabbage roll Recipe

Learn how to make authentic Ukrainian cabbage rolls (also known as holubtsi) using tender cabbage leaves stuffed with savory ground beef, uncooked rice, and a secrete rich tomato sauce recipe. In this easy step-by-step recipe tutorial, I'll show you how to prepare, roll, and cook the perfect cabbage rolls that are hearty, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Whether you're exploring Eastern European recipes, looking for traditional Ukrainian food, or simply want a delicious and comforting ground beef recipe, this dish is a must-try! Great for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight meals. Watch now to discover how to make the best homemade cabbage rolls from scratch. Welcome back to my channel dedicated to helping you become a pro in the kitchen! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned Pro, I've got you covered with easy-to-follow recipes using air fryer, conventional oven, and stove top techniques. Join me for baking tutorials, kitchen gadget reviews, and tips on making delicious salads, sauces, and pickles etc. Don't forget to comment on my videos this is the only way I'll learn what I'm doing good and what I'm not so good at, and don't be shy to ask any questions. Cabbage rolls or what we Ukrainian's call Holubtsy, are a filling and nutritious meal all by itself, and be served with any meat or chicken diner. My Cabbage roll recipe is based on how my Mother taught me years ago, I've tweaked here and there and added Lean Ground Beef. I encourage you to do the same thing. If you prefer long grain rice, give it a try, but keep in mind my method is true and tested. 👇 Don't forget to: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more authentic recipes ❤️ LIKE if you enjoyed this video and please do share it with friends and family 💬 Please don't be shy....leave me a COMMENT, to make my day Cabbage Roll recipe: 1 head of Cabbage 1 large onion, I used a Vidalia onion, but you can also used a Red Onion or Yellow. Cube this into small pieces 2-3 Garlic cloves, also cubed into small pieces 3/4 cup uncooked Long Grain Rice 1 lb or 453 G Lean Ground Beef 1/2 - 3/4 cup of Strained Tomatoes, regular tomato juice also works 1 tsp tomato paste (I prefer this product in a tube format) 1/2 cup beef broth 1 tsp beef concentrate 1.5 tsp sea salt .5 tsp black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Start by coring the head of cabbage, and place it into a large pot of boiling water and cook it for about 15-30 mins. The cooking time will depend on how large your cabbage is. Once the cabbage is cooked, side it aside to cool. Using a sharp knife remove as much of the spine of each cabbage leaf and set aside fry the cubed onions and garlic until translucent, then add to a mixing bowl and set aside In a large measuring cup add in all the wet ingredients and the salt and pepper then add this to the bowl of onions and garlic Next add the raw ground beef and rice and mix thoroughly I placed the cabbage rolls into two "2 lb" Betty Crocker aluminum loaf pans (bought at Dollarama) and trimmed the leading edges to fit into my Ninja Foodie Air Fryer basket If you're using your regular oven, there's no need to trim the edges, but you should place a baking sheet pan under the loaf pans to catch any over flowing juices I baked the two pans in the Air Fryer at 350 F for 60 minutes, checking them half way through. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Coring the cabbage 01:15 - Placing the cored cabbage into boiling water 01:45 - Cubing and dicing the onion and garlic 02:41 - Frying the onion and garlic 03:21 - Removing the cooked cabbage from the water 03:54 - Removing the cabbage leaves 05:03 - Making the cabbage roll stuffing 06:15 - Removing the cabbage rib or spine (which are a bit crunchy) 06:56 - Explaining how I'll cook these in my Ninja Foodi Air Fryer in aluminum loaf pans 07:49 - Assembling the cabbage rolls 09:14 - Making the liquid that will cover the cabbage rolls (this is my secret recipe) 11:49 - Starting the Air Fryer cooking process 12:27 - The finished cabbage rolls