Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)

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

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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

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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.

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✨ 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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