🥬 Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)

Yes, Ashley! Let’s get into one of Hungary’s most comforting traditional dishes — Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta). 🇭🇺✨ They’re warm, savory, and saucy — just like grandma would make, slow-simmered in tomato and paprika with tender cabbage wrapping the goodness inside. Pure old-world soul food!


🥬 Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)

Savory meat and rice filling wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, simmered in rich tomato-paprika sauce. A true Hungarian classic.


📋 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the rolls:

  • 1 large head of green cabbage
  • 1 lb ground pork (or mix of pork and beef)
  • ½ cup uncooked rice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons oil or lard
  • 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 3 cups sauerkraut, drained and rinsed (optional but traditional)
  • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato purée
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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