Cabbage Rolls - Real Hungarian Style Recipe

Name: Cabbage Rolls - Real Hungarian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads cabbage; Filling; 2 cups long grain rice, scalded; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 lb fresh lean pork sausage; 2 small onions, minced; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 cup water; 4 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 garlic clove, minced; Stewing Sauce; 2 quarts sauerkraut; 2 (28 ounce) cans canned tomatoes; 4 cups tomato juice; 1/8 cup dried onion flakes; 8 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 lb bacon, cooked; 2 lbs sausage, smoked

Servings: persons

2 heads cabbage
Filling
2 cups long grain rice, scalded
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb fresh lean pork sausage
2 small onions, minced
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup water
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
Stewing Sauce
2 quarts sauerkraut
2 (28 ounce) cans canned tomatoes
4 cups tomato juice
1/8 cup dried onion flakes
8 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 lb bacon, cooked
2 lbs sausage, smoked

1
Core cabbage, heat in salt water till leaves separate.
2
Remove each leaf and drain in colander.
3
FILLING--(2nd ingredient group):
4
To scald rice: Heat a generous amount of water in a heavy pan that will hold the heat.
5
Make sure that the water will be more than enough to cover the rice.
6
Make sure the water is at a rolling boil, if rice is not scalded enough it will be crunchy!
7
Let stand for at least 5 minutes.
8
Rinse with cold water, draining with sieve, then mix into rest of filling ingredients.
9
Now fill the cabbage leaves with filling mixture; folding leaves.
10
While rolling pigs, start cooking the stewing sauce in another pot.
11
STEWING SAUCE--(3rd ingredient group):
12
Mix group together, bring to a boil, then simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
13
TO ASSEMBLE:
14
Line the roaster with: sauce, layer of pigs, more sauce, sprinkle with bacon crumbs, layer of pigs, layer of sauce, sprinkle with bacon crumbs etc.
15
Set oven at 350u00b0F.
16
Cover roaster, and once all comes to a kind of a boil, reduce temperature to about 300u00b0F so it doesn't boil over.
17
Cook about 2 more hours.
18
The smoked sausage is optional.
19
If using, mix it in among the other ingredients.
20
NOTE: 3/8 cup dehydrated onions may be used instead of 2 small onions in recipe.

2169

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

130

Carbs

136

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads cabbage, Filling, 2 cups long grain rice, scalded, 2 lbs lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Cabbage Rolls - Real Hungarian Style falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cabbage Rolls - Real Hungarian Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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