Töltött Káposzta 🇭🇺

One of the most beloved comfort foods in Hungary — tender cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned meat and rice, slowly simmered with sauerkraut and paprika.

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Ingredients

For the Rolls

• 1 large cabbage
• 500 g ground pork
• 150 g ground beef
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Pot

• 400 g sauerkraut
• 2 tbsp oil or lard
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 3 cups broth or water
• 2 bay leaves
• Smoked sausage pieces (optional)

For Serving

• Sour cream
• Fresh bread