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Lazy Cabbage Rolls

Lazy Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Anamaria Negoita
Ever come home after a long day and just want dinner that feels like a hug—but without spending hours in the kitchen? These Lazy Cabbage Rolls are exactly that. All the cozy, hearty flavors of traditional cabbage rolls, but way simpler. Juicy meat, tender rice, fresh veggies, and a dreamy creamy tomato sauce that ties it all together. Let’s dive in!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course, Weekend Dinner
Cuisine cabbage and meat recipe, Central European, German-style, Hungarian-style, Polish-style
Servings 11 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the rolls:

  • 1 kg mixed minced meat beef + pork, or your favorite combo
  • 500 g cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • 150 g uncooked milk rice cook it, then let it cool
  • 6 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt to taste

For the sauce:

  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 500 g strained tomatoes passata
  • 200 ml cooking cream
  • 5 garlic cloves pressed
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 300 ml water adjust for consistency
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup or sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the milk rice until soft, then let it cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, mix together minced meat, cooled rice, cabbage, onion, carrot, eggs, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until everything is evenly combined.
  • Shape the mixture into rolls or patties and place them in a deep baking dish.
  • For the sauce, whisk together tomato paste, strained tomatoes, cream, flour, water, agave syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce over the rolls so they’re mostly covered.
  • Bake at 200°C (top/bottom heat) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword baked cabbage rolls, cabbage and meat recipe, comfort food dinner, creamy cabbage rolls, easy cabbage recipe, Lazy Cabbage Rolls
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