Lazy baked cabbage rolls
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. These cabbage rolls are much easier and quicker to make, yet they are just as delicious as traditional ones. You can use any filling: chicken, pork, beef, or a mixture of these meats. Serve lazy cabbage rolls hot. They are baked with sour cream or tomato sauce (or a combination of both). These cabbage rolls can be pan-fried first, then simmered in a pot with sauce. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cook the rice in salted water until done, then drain in a colander.
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Step 2
2. Peel and chop the onion, then sauté it in a hot pan with vegetable oil.
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Step 3
3. Peel and grate the carrot on a coarse grater, add it to the onion and mix.
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Step 4
4. Finely chop the cabbage and add it to the fried carrots and onions.
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Step 5
5. Cook the contents of the skillet for about 10 minutes, then transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
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Step 6
6. Add the cooked rice to the bowl with the vegetables, mix well.
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Step 7
7. Peel and mince the garlic, add it to the bowl with the other ingredients, and mix in the chopped herbs.
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Step 8
8. Add the ready-made minced meat to the vegetables (or mince the meat beforehand).
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Step 9
9. Salt and pepper to taste, add the egg, and mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 10
10. Place the sour cream (any fat content) into the measuring cup.
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Step 11
11. Add a couple of spoons of tomato paste or 5-6 tablespoons of tomato sauce to the sour cream.
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Step 12
12. Stir and add salt, spices, and pour in water to make about 500 milliliters of sauce.
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Step 13
13. Shape the minced meat into small patties or meatballs, place them in a baking dish, and pour the sauce over them.
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Step 14
14. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
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Step 15
15. Serve the lazy cabbage rolls immediately after cooking.