Lazy cabbage rolls layered in the oven
Description
I've never met anyone who doesn't like stuffed cabbage rolls. But I've met many who don't particularly enjoy rolling them. I'd like to share a simple recipe for preparing lazy cabbage rolls baked in layers in the oven. These lazy cabbage rolls turn out very tasty and juicy, and are in no way inferior in flavor to the classic version. And if you use a small, deep baking dish, you can create several layers of vegetables and meat filling.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First of all, thoroughly rinse the rice and start boiling it until half-cooked.
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Step 2
2. Finely chop the cabbage.
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Step 3
3. Finely chop the onion into small pieces.
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Step 4
4. Grate one carrot on a fine grater, the second one on a coarse grater.
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Step 5
5. Add the carrot, grated on a fine grater, to the minced meat. I'm using a chicken-turkey mince.
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Step 6
6. Add the carrots, grated on a coarse grater, together with the onion to a preheated frying pan with vegetable oil and sauté for a few minutes.
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Step 7
7. Then add the cabbage and bell pepper, simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 8
8. Add the cooled rice, salt and pepper to taste to the carrot mince, mix well.
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Step 9
9. Grease the mold with a small amount of vegetable oil and place half of the sautéed vegetables into it. Press them down lightly.
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Step 10
10. Then spread the minced meat in an even layer.
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Step 11
11. And the second half of the fried vegetables.
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Step 12
12. Prepare the topping: blend the tomato flesh with sour cream using a blender. You can add salt and pepper. Pour the topping over the vegetables.
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Step 13
13. Cover the dish with foil and place it in a preheated oven at 200°C for 50 minutes (if the dish is large). Then remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes.