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A black skillet filled with Töltött Káposzta (Cabbage Rolls) simmering in tomato sauce rests on a light wooden surface. The cabbage leaves are soft, covered with savory pieces of tomato and sauce.
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Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage

This Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage is a beautiful hearty dish featuring pork and rice encased in cabbage covered in a tomato sauce.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: hungarian
Keyword: hungarian cabbage rolls, Stuffed cabbage rolls
Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 329kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

  • 1 medium head of cabbage you'll need roughly 10 leaves
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ½ large yellow onion minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • ½ cup long grain rice
  • 2 tsp Hungarian paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ½ lb sauerkraut

Instructions

  • Using a pairing knife, remove the core of the cabbage. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Place the cabbage inside and let it simmer for a few minutes. Using tongs, gently remove 10 outer leaves and place in a bowl of cold water.
  • Add the oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion and season with a little salt and pepper. Cook 5 - 7 minutes and then add garlic. Cook for another minute then remove from the heat. Transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool.
  • In the bowl with the garlic and onions, add ground pork, rice, 1 tsp of paprika, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently with your hands.
  • For the sauce, whisk together 2 cups of water with tomato paste, 1 tsp of paprika, and most of the sauerkraut.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Spread ½ cup of sauerkraut into the bottom of a large cast iron skillet. Place a cabbage leaf into the dish and add roughly ½ cup of filling to the center. Bring the edges in and roll, leaving the seam side down. Repeat until filling is gone.
  • Pour the sauce over the rolls into the cast iron. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to cool 15 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg