Hungarian Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)

Ingredients

• 1 large head Cabbage
• about 450 g Ground Pork
• about 225 g Ground Beef
• 2 cups Cauliflower Rice
• 1 large Onion
• about 170 g Tomato Paste
• about 790 g Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Sweet Paprika
• 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
• 4 slices Bacon
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper

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Instructions

1. 1Carefully remove the leaves from the 1 large head Cabbage. You will need about 12-15 large leaves. Core the cabbage. Place the leaves in a large pot of boiling water and blanch for 2-3 minutes until they are pliable. Remove the leaves from the water and place them on a clean surface to cool.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the about 450 g Ground Pork, about 225 g Ground Beef, 2 cups Cauliflower Rice, 1 large Onion (finely chopped), 1.5 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Black Pepper, 2 tbsp Sweet Paprika, and 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika. Mix everything together thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
3. 3Lay a cooled cabbage leaf flat. Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture near the stem end of the leaf. Fold the sides of the cabbage leaf inward over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the stem end towards the tip. Repeat this with the remaining cabbage leaves and meat mixture.
4. 4Line the bottom of a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with the 4 slices Bacon. Arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls snugly in a single layer on top of the bacon. You may need to stack them slightly in a second layer if they don't all fit in one.
5. 5In a separate bowl, stir together the about 170 g Tomato Paste and about 790 g Crushed Tomatoes until smooth. Pour this tomato mixture evenly over the cabbage rolls in the pot. Add enough water to just cover the rolls if needed.
6. 6Place the pot over medium-high heat (204.4°C / 200°C) and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and let it cook for 1.5 to 2 hours. The cabbage rolls are done when the cabbage leaves are very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
7. 7Let the stuffed cabbage rolls rest, covered, in the pot for 10 minutes off the heat. This allows the flavors to meld. Serve the Hungarian Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls hot.

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