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Töltött káposzta (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Name: Töltött káposzta (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 12 large green cabbage leaves; 500g ground beef or pork; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can diced tomatoes (400g); 1 tbsp paprika; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups beef broth

Cabbage leaves are filled with a mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices, then simmered in a tangy tomato sauce.

90 minutes6 servings

Method

Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3-4 minutes to soften.
In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Place 2-3 tbsp meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
In a large pot, combine tomatoes, broth, and seasonings, then add the rolled cabbage and simmer for 45-60 minutes.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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