Hungarian Töltött Káposzta (Töltött káposzta)

Töltött káposzta, also known as Hungarian stuffed cabbage, is a traditional dish in Central European cuisine. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Central European Traditional Hearty Comfort Food
Hungarian Töltött Káposzta (Töltött káposzta)

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cabbage
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, until they are pliable. Remove and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll them up, tucking in the sides to enclose the filling.
  4. In a large pot, arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls in layers. Pour the tomato sauce and beef broth over the rolls.
  5. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 2 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Large bowl Large pot for cooking

Tools

Tongs Cooking spoon Cover for the pot

Serving suggestions

Serve the Töltött káposzta with a dollop of sour cream and a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground pork with a mixture of mushrooms, lentils, and quinoa.

Cost

$15