Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Recipe

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Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage
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  1. To make filling: Combine ground meats, onion, rice [uncooked], egg, salt, pepper and paprika.
  2. Cabbage: Fill large pot with enough water to cover cabbage. Bring water to a boil. Trim any damaged outer leaves from cabbage. Stick a large fork into core of cabbage, and place in boiling water, holding onto fork. With a small sharp knife, loosen and remove outer leaves as they become soft and pliable. Chop remaining cabbage, that is too small to roll, set aside.
  3. Alternatively, cabbage can be placed in a large bowl and covered with boiling water for about 5 minutes-this process can be repeated if necessary.
  4. Rolls: cut off thick edge of the stem. Put about 2 tablespoons of filling on a leaf, fold sides in and roll from thick end of leaf.
  5. Assembly: Place1/2 tomato paste. if using on bottom of pan, or cover bottom of pan with some tomatoes or tomato juice. Place rolls, seam side down in the pot. Add sauerkraut , tomatoes and remaining chopped cabbage. Repeat layering process, leaving layer of tomatoes and sauerkraut on top. If using paste, fill pot with water til rolls are covered. If using tomatoes or juice, water may be added too.
  6. Bring pot to boiling, cover tightly and simmer gently for 11/2-2hours or til cabbage is tender.
  7. Measure out 1 cup of cooking liquid. Mix 2 tablespoons of melted shortening or oil and 2 tablespoons of flour in saucepan. Gradually add the cooking liquid. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and bubbles for 1 minute. Pour over cabbage in pot; simmer 5 minutes.
  8. Best served the next day. Great with mashed potatoes and seeded rye bread.
  9. Can be prepared in slow cooker on low for 6-8hours.
  10. Canned tomatoes or tomato juice can be substituted for paste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 548.57 Kcal (2297 kJ)
Calories from fat 367.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.82g 63%
Cholesterol 96.42mg 32%
Sodium 409.42mg 17%
Potassium 1082.28mg 23%
Total Carbs 24.28g 8%
Sugars 10.61g 42%
Dietary Fiber 9.16g 37%
Protein 21.79g 44%
Vitamin C 95mg 158%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 131.4mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 126.76 Kcal (531 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.43g 63%
Cholesterol 22.28mg 32%
Sodium 94.6mg 17%
Potassium 250.08mg 23%
Total Carbs 5.61g 8%
Sugars 2.45g 42%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 37%
Protein 5.04g 44%
Vitamin C 21.9mg 158%
Iron 0.5mg 13%
Calcium 30.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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