Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)

Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)

Ingredients:

• 1 large cabbage
• 500 g ground pork (or pork & beef mix)
• 1 cup 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
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Boil the cabbage for 5–8 minutes and carefully separate the leaves.
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. Heat the oil, add the tomato paste, remaining paprika, tomato sauce, and broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Arrange the cabbage rolls in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
6. Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 1½–2 hours.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.