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Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Name: Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup uncooked rice; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 egg; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 large head of green cabbage; Pot of boiling water; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 2 cups sauerkraut, drained; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chicken broth; Fresh dill, chopped; Sour cream

Traditional Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls filled with a hearty mixture of pork, rice, and spices, simmered in a tangy sauerkraut and paprika sauce.

4.3(380 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 22, 2025

Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Filling

For the Cabbage Rolls

For the Sauce

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 381 kcal
Protein: 17.17 g
Carbs: 35.33 g
Fat: 18.83 g
Fiber: 6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2283 kcal
Protein: 103 g
Carbs: 212 g
Fat: 113 g
Fiber: 36 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb ground pork	1224	68	0	100	0
1/2 cup uncooked rice	360	7	79	1	1
1 small onion, finely chopped	28	1	7	0	1
2 garlic cloves, minced	9	0	2	0	0
1 teaspoon paprika	6	0	1	0	1
1 egg	68	6	0	5	0
Salt and pepper, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 large head of green cabbage	227	11	53	1	22
Pot of boiling water	0	0	0	0	0
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes	132	6	27	0	7
2 cups sauerkraut, drained	54	3	12	1	4
1 teaspoon paprika	6	0	1	0	1
2 tablespoons brown sugar	100	0	27	0	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup chicken broth	15	1	1	1	0
Fresh dill, chopped	4	0	1	0	0
Sour cream	50	0	1	5	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Cabbage Leaves

1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Peel Cabbage Leaves
Carefully core the cabbage and gently peel off the leaves.
3
Blanch Leaves
Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until pliable. Remove and let cool.

Making the Filling

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, rice, onion, garlic, paprika, egg, salt, and pepper.
2
Mix Filling
Mix thoroughly until well combined.
3
Portion Filling
Lay each cabbage leaf flat and place about 2 tablespoons of filling at the base.
Tip: Do not overfill the cabbage leaves, as this can cause them to burst during cooking. Pro Tip: Use a sharp knife to trim the thick part of the cabbage leaf rib to aid in rolling.

How to Make Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Total time: 4 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Rolling & Tucking
Roll the cabbage leaf around the filling, tucking the sides as you go to create a secure roll.
2
Layering
In a large pot, layer half of the sauerkraut and sauce mixture at the bottom. Place rolls seam side down on top.
3
Cover & Simmer
Top with remaining sauerkraut and sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours.