Cabbage rolls can be a lot of work, but now you can get all of the flavour of an authentic Hungarian meal without all the fuss!

Being half-Hungarian myself, this recipe brings back a lot of memories from my younger years, particular of my grandmother’s (nagymama) cooking. The added sauerkraut and paprika make the dish a genuine and foreign favourite! Get ready to dig into this hearty Hungarian comfort food. Mmm…

Ingredients:

*shown without rice.

• 1 Tbs avocado oil
• 2 lb ground chicken ( or ground meat of choice)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 8 ounce can tomato sauce (if on whole30, make sure to read ingredients for a compliant brand)
• 1 – 2 Tbs Hungarian paprika
• 1 cup chicken stock (can sub for water)
• 2 cup cooked rice (exclude if following a Paleo/Whole30 diet)
• 1 medium head cabbage, cored and chopped
• 1 cup wine sauerkraut – fully rinse underwater to tame the flavour!

Directions (Instant Pot):

• Press the saute button on the Instant Pot
• Heat oil and then add the gound meat, salt & pepper
• Brown meat, about 5 minutes
• Add the onion, garlic, paprika and mix well
• Add the tomato sauce and chicken broth
• Cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes.
• Quick release, add the rice (if desired), cabbage and sauerkraut and cook 5 minutes high pressure.
• Quick release and Enjoy!!

*add a dollop of sour cream for real authentic flavor!