Lazy cabbage rolls in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Lazy cabbage rolls got their name because they require less effort than traditional ones. Moreover, we will bake them in the oven. Lazy cabbage rolls resemble meatballs with cabbage more than anything else. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the onion and carrot, grate the carrot, and cut the onion into small cubes. Sauté the onion and carrot in oil until golden brown.
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Step 2
2. Cook the rice according to the package instructions until done. Drain the cooked rice in a colander and rinse under cold water.
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Step 3
3. Shred the cabbage, then cut the strips into cubes.
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Step 4
4. In a bowl, mix the ground meat, rice, fried onions and carrots, chopped cabbage, eggs, salt, and pepper. Stir until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
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Step 5
5. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. With hands moistened with water, shape the meat mixture into patties and fry them on both sides until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
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Step 6
6. Place the fried cabbage rolls into a baking dish. Pour over the mixed sauce made from tomato puree and sour cream, seasoned with salt and pepper.
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Step 7
7. Bake the lazy cabbage rolls in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 45-55 minutes. Lazy cabbage rolls in the oven are ready!