Traditional Hungarian stuffed cabbage (töltött káposzta)🇭🇺

Here’s a classic Hungarian Töltött Káposzta (Stuffed Cabbage) 🇭🇺 recipe — hearty, comforting, and full of rich flavors. Perfect for family meals, winter dinners, or anyone who loves traditional Hungarian cuisine.

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🥬🇭🇺 Traditional Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage (Töltött Káposzta)

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 1 lb (450g) ground pork (or a mix of pork & beef)
  • ½ cup rice, rinsed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried marjoram (optional)

For the Cabbage & Sauce

  • 1 large sour cabbage (or fresh cabbage leaves blanched in hot water)
  • 2 cups sauerkraut
  • 2–3 tbsp tomato paste or 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1–2 cups water or broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2–3 slices of smoked bacon or smoked sausage (optional, for flavor)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp oil

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