Lazy Golabki Recipe (Polish Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls) - Polish Foodies (2024)

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A cross between a Polish lasagna and a traditional golumpki dish, this lazy golabki recipe is perfect for an easy yet filling Polish dinner!

If you’re one of those Poles who grew up eating Polish golumpkis, but sometimes wanted a bit more sauce, you’ll love the lazy golabki recipe. Made with the same ingredients as the traditional one, these are more like unstuffed cabbage rolls. You can also think of them as a variation of Polish lasagna.

What’s The Difference Between Traditional Golumpkis And This Lazy Golumpki Recipe?

Traditional gołąbki are made by cooking the mince and the rice and then rolling the mince-cabbage mixture in cabbage rolls. These stuffed cabbage rolls are cooked in leftover cabbage water till soft and then served with mushroom sauce or tomato sauce.

On the other hand, the galumpkis casserole is made by turning the mince and rice mixture into oval-shaped meatballs. These meatballs are placed in a casserole between two layers of chopped cabbage, covered with tomato ketchup and juice, and baked till ready.

The lazy stuffed cabbage recipe really tasty and easier to make than traditional gołąbki!

Plus, it tastes so good!I literally don’t have a photo of the final dish (after cooking) because it was so delicious my family ate it all in one go…

Tips For Making Polish Golumpki Casserole

• Any kind of cabbage will work for this recipe. If you use young cabbage or savoy cabbage, you don’t need to boil it first.
• This lazy golumpki recipe is gluten-free!
• Add water to the base of your baking dish so that it doesn’t burn.
• You can cook the lazy golumpki on the stovetop too!
• If you want the lazy stuffed cabbage recipe to be tangier, add a few teaspoons of vinegar with thetomato sauce.
• Top with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
• Like the thought of adding cheesewith your unstuffed cabbage rolls? You might also like the Polish lasagna.
• Want it more traditional? Try this recipe for Polish golumpki recipe.
• Want to make a soup that tastes like gołabki? Try my recipe for Polish stuffed cabbage soup.

FAQs About Lazy Stuffed Cabbage Recipe

Do I Have To Use Pork Mince?

You may use poultry (chicken, turkey) instead of pork but you need to add some 1-2 tbsps of any kind of fat(oilorbutter) to get the right consistency. If you don’t add fat, the taste will be the same but these Polish lazy golumpki may fall apart after cooking.

Do I Have To Use A Tomato Sauce?

No, if you prefer, you can use a mushroom sauce instead of tomato sauce.

Is It Possible To Make Galumpkis Vegan Or Vegetarian?

You can make gołabki vegan by replacing the pork mince with veggies, buckwheat, or millet.

I Don’t Eat Carbs. What Can I Use Instead Of Rice?

You can make keto stuffed cabbage rolls (follow the link for the recipe) by replacing rice with cauliflower.

What Can I Serve With This Polish Golumpki Recipe?

Lazy golabki is a filling and wholesome dish on its own. But you can serve it with somecrunchy toasted bread!, creamy carrot and pea salad,or dill pickles.

How Long Can I Store Leftover Galumpkis Casserole?

If there is leftover galumpki casserole, it can be covered with a lid or a layer of plastic wrap or aluminum foiland stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. It can also be stored in the freezer in an airtight containerfor 3 to 4 months. Reheat before serving.

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