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.
1
Prepare the products.
2
Place the minced meat in a bowl.
- Mince: 500 g
3
Chop the tomato finely.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
4
Clean the pepper and chop it finely.
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
5
Add vegetables to the bowl with the minced meat.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
- Mince: 500 g
6
Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
7
Add spices for the meat.
- Meat spice blend: 1 tablespoon
8
Chop the onion into cubes.
- Onion: 1 piece
9
Add to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Onion: 1 piece
10
Put water to boil, add a teaspoon of salt.
- Water: 1 l
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
11
Add rice to boiling water.
- Rice: 100 g
12
Cook until ready, then drain and rinse.
13
Add the rinsed rice to the other ingredients.
- Rice: 100 g
14
Chop the cabbage and place it in the blender bowl.
- Cabbage: 1 head
15
Chop the cabbage finely.
- Cabbage: 1 head
16
Add to the other ingredients.
- Cabbage: 1 head
17
Mix everything thoroughly.
18
Pour vegetable oil into the hot pot.
- 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.
- Carrot: 1 piece
21
Place the tomato paste in a separate bowl.
- Tomato paste: 100 g
22
Add cream.
- Cream 23%: 250 ml
23
Mix and pour into the pot with the cabbage rolls.
- Tomato paste: 100 g
- Cream 23%: 250 ml
24
Add water if the cabbage rolls are not fully covered with the sauce.
- Water: 1 l
25
Cook on low heat under a lid for 30 minutes.
26
Serve the ready cabbage rolls at the table.
