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Hungarian Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce

Name: Hungarian Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 12 large green cabbage leaves; 1 lb ground beef or pork; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil

A traditional Hungarian dish of cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory meat and rice mixture, cooked in a rich tomato sauce.

55 minutes6 servings

Method

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add cabbage leaves and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Stir in rice, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
Lay a cabbage leaf on a flat surface, place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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