1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or Hungarian Trappista)
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
2 tbsp oil
Instructions
Prep cabbage:
Boil chopped cabbage in salted water for 5–7 minutes until slightly softened. Drain and set aside.
Cook meat:
In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add ground meat, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
Assemble layers:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a greased baking dish, start with a layer of cabbage → a layer of meat → a layer of cooked rice → a spoonful of sour cream. Repeat layers, finishing with sour cream on top.
Add cheese:
Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the top layer.
Bake:
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
Serve:
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
✨ Tips:
Add a pinch of caraway seeds to the cabbage for extra Hungarian flavor.
Can be made ahead and reheated—the flavors improve overnight!
Perfect comfort food for cold evenings.
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