Hearty Cabbage Rolls Golabki A Family Comfort Food Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large head green cabbage (about 3-4 pounds/1.4-1.8 kg)
• Water, for blanching
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup/150 g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend is ideal) (450g)
• ½ pound ground pork (225g)
• ½ cup uncooked long-grain rice (100 g), rinsed
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (5 ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram (5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (800g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat) (2.5 ml)
• ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml), or water, if needed