Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött

Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)

Ingredients:

• 1 large head cabbage (leaves softened)
• 500 g ground pork (or pork & beef mix)
• 150 g uncooked rice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp oil
• 500 ml tomato sauce
• 500 ml beef or vegetable broth
• Smoked pork ribs or smoked ham hock (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:

1. Boil the cabbage leaves until soft and drain.
2. Mix the ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg, 1 tbsp paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Place a spoonful of filling on each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
4. Arrange the rolls in a large pot. Add the smoked pork (if using).
5. Mix the tomato sauce, broth, remaining paprika, and oil, then pour over the cabbage rolls.
6. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1½–2 hours, until the meat and rice are fully cooked.
7. Serve hot with sour cream and fresh bread if desired.