Lazy cabbage rolls-cutlets

10 servings

60 minutes

Lazy cabbage rolls-cutlets are a simplified version of classic cabbage rolls, capturing all their juiciness and rich flavor. This recipe emerged from the desire to reduce cooking time while retaining traditional Russian ingredients: meat, cabbage, and rice. The dish has a harmonious taste—tender meat base soaked in creamy tomato sauce, while vegetables add freshness and aroma. Lazy cabbage rolls are perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings; they can be served with a side dish or sour cream. The simplicity of preparation makes them an ideal option for those who want to enjoy home cooking without extra hassle.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 337.7
• Proteins: 13.4g
• Fats: 22.9g
• Carbohydrates: 19.2g

Ingredients

• Ground meat: 500 g
• Cabbage: 1 head
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Rice: 100 g
• Tomato paste: 100 g
• Cream 23%: 250 ml
• Salt: 2 tsp
• Spices for meat: 1 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Water: 1 l

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Place the minced meat in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 500 g

3. Chop the tomato finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces

4. Clean the pepper and chop it finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

5. Add vegetables to the bowl with the minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Ground meat: 500 g

6. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 2 teaspoons

7. Add spices for the meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spices for meat: 1 tablespoon

8. Chop the onion into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

9. Add to the bowl with the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

10. Put water to boil, add a teaspoon of salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Water: 1 l
    • Salt: 2 teaspoons

11. Add rice to boiling water.

    Required ingredients:

    • Rice: 100 g

12. Cook until ready, then drain and rinse.

13. Add the rinsed rice to the other ingredients.

    Required ingredients:

    • Rice: 100 g

14. Chop the cabbage and place it in the blender bowl.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cabbage: 1 head

15. Chop the cabbage finely.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cabbage: 1 head

16. Add to the other ingredients.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cabbage: 1 head

17. Mix everything thoroughly.

18. Pour vegetable oil into the hot pot.

    Required ingredients:

    • Vegetable oil: 100 ml

19. Shape the cabbage rolls like patties and place them at the bottom of the pot.

20. Chop the carrots randomly and add them to the pot with the cabbage rolls.

    Required ingredients:

    • Carrot: 1 piece

21. Place the tomato paste in a separate bowl.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomato paste: 100 g

22. Add cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream 23%: 250 ml

23. Mix and pour into the pot with the cabbage rolls.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomato paste: 100 g
    • Cream 23%: 250 ml

24. Add water if the cabbage rolls are not fully covered with the sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Water: 1 l

25. Cook on low heat under a lid for 30 minutes.

26. Serve the ready cabbage rolls at the table.