Grandma’s Hungarian Cabbage Rolls
Grandma’s Hungarian Cabbage Rolls feature tender cabbage leaves filled with a hearty blend of beef, pork, and rice, then slow-simmered in tomato juice for a rich, comforting finish. The meat becomes succulent, the rice fluffy, and the sauce tangy-sweet—perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead meal on chilly evenings.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook7 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma’s Hungarian Cabbage Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil the cabbage until the outer leaves loosen easily from the head, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 2
Separate the leaves and let them cool. Reserve 1 ½ cups of the cooking water.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and the garlic; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the wet rice; cook, stirring, until the moisture cooks off, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Combine the beef, sausage, and egg in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled rice mixture.
- 5
Place a golf ball-sized portion of the beef mixture on the ribbed end of a cabbage leaf; roll it up, tucking in the sides. Repeat with the remaining beef mixture and cabbage leaves.
- 6
Arrange the rolls seam-side down in a slow cooker. Cover with tomato juice. Pour the reserved cooking water over the top.
- 7
Cook on High for 30 minutes. Switch to Low and cook for 6 ½ hours.
- Calories 449.83 kcal High 22%
- Protein 23.22 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 34.57 g 13%
- Total Fat 23.53 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 8.57 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.6 mg High 32%
- Sodium 845.57 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 3.85 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 134.17 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.37 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 693.89 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 39.88 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 79.41 mg Good Source 88%
- Vitamin D 0.4 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandma's Hungarian Cabbage Rolls is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 7 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Eggs, Garlic, Green Cabbage, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 449.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma’s Hungarian Cabbage Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Garlic, Green Cabbage, Ground Beef, Pork Sausage. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma’s Hungarian Cabbage Rolls?
- About 7 hrs 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 449.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma’s Hungarian Cabbage Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Grandma’s Hungarian Cabbage Rolls healthy?
- Grandma’s Hungarian Cabbage Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 449.83 calories and 23.22 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 845.57 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.57 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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