Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)

Here’s a classic Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls recipe (Töltött Káposzta) 🥬🍖🍅


Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cabbage
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground pork or a mix of pork & beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1–2 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Prep cabbage:
    • Boil the whole cabbage head in salted water for 5–10 minutes until leaves are soft. Carefully remove leaves and set aside.
  2. Make filling:
    • In a bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Stuff cabbage leaves:
    • Place 2–3 tbsp of filling on each leaf. Fold in sides and roll tightly.
  4. Cook rolls:
    • In a large pot, heat oil and add a layer of tomato sauce.
    • Place cabbage rolls seam-side down in the pot. Cover with remaining tomato sauce.
    • Simmer gently for 45–60 minutes, partially covered, until cabbage is tender and filling is cooked through.
  5. Serve:
    • Spoon sauce over rolls and serve hot. Optional: garnish with sour cream.

Tips:

  • Add a few smoked sausages or bacon slices to the pot for richer flavor.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.
  • Traditional Hungarian comfort food—perfect for family dinners.

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