Source: Anna Zhuravleva, AdobeStockSometimes you crave your favorite cabbage rolls, but you really don't want to spend so much time and effort preparing them. In such a case, we suggest simplifying everything as much as possible and trying to make lazy cabbage rolls in a skillet. They turn out just as delicious, so take note of our 10 recipes!
1. Lazy Cabbage Rolls with Minced Meat and Rice in a Skillet
Source: mirtesen.ruLet's start with the most famous and common classic version.
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 150 g cabbage, 70 g rice, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 200 g sour cream, 1 egg, 1 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Boil the rice until half-cooked. Finely chop the cabbage, pour boiling water over it and leave for a while, then drain. Mince the onion, grate the carrot, and mix everything with the minced meat, egg, and spices.
With wet hands, form small patties and place them in a skillet. Mix half a glass of water, sour cream, and tomato paste, and pour it in. Simmer the lazy cabbage rolls for 30-40 minutes, covered, over medium heat.
2. Lazy Cabbage Rolls with Stewed Cabbage and Boiled Egg
Source: ok.ruA slightly different way to prepare the filling for lazy cabbage rolls.
You will need: 50 g rice, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 400 g cabbage, 500 g minced meat, 1 boiled egg, 200 g sour cream, 200 g tomato sauce, spices.
Preparation: Boil the rice until almost done. Mince the onion and carrot, sauté until soft, and add finely chopped cabbage. Season, pour in 100 ml of water, bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat, covered, for 30 minutes. Finely chop the boiled egg.
Mix everything with the minced meat, season, and form lazy cabbage rolls from this mixture. Fry them until golden brown on all sides. Pour in the mixture of sour cream and tomato sauce, and simmer the cabbage rolls, covered, for another 40 minutes over low heat.
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3. Lazy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce in a Skillet
Source: postila.ruThis recipe does not use sour cream for the cabbage roll sauce – it's also very delicious.
You will need: 400 g minced meat, 300 g cabbage, 100 g rice, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 egg, spices, 3 tbsp tomato paste.
Preparation: Boil the rice until half-cooked. Mince the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté until soft. Finely shred the cabbage. Mix everything with the minced meat, egg, and spices.
With wet hands, form patties and fry them for 3-4 minutes on all sides. Mix the tomato paste, 1 glass of water, and spices to taste, pour over the lazy cabbage rolls, and simmer for half an hour, covered, over medium heat.
4. Quick Lazy Cabbage Rolls in a Skillet
Source: foodservicespb.ruA simple and quick recipe that doesn't even require forming patties.
You will need: 300 g minced meat, 250 g cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 100 g rice, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 200 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Mince the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté until soft. Add the minced meat and fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the rinsed rice, tomato paste, finely shredded cabbage, spices, and water. Bring everything to a boil and simmer for 1 hour, covered, over minimal heat.
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5. Lazy Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Juice and Sour Cream in a Skillet
Source: pinterest.comAnother excellent sauce option for your favorite homemade dish.
You will need: 400 g minced meat, 250 g cabbage, 150 g rice, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 egg, spices, 1 glass tomato juice, 4 tbsp sour cream.
Preparation: Mince the onion, carrot, and cabbage, and fry everything together for about 10 minutes until soft. Boil the rice until half-cooked. Mix everything with the minced meat, egg, and spices, and form patties. Lightly fry them until golden brown. Pour over the mixture of tomato juice, sour cream, and spices, and simmer for 40 minutes, covered, over low heat.
6. Lazy Cabbage Rolls with Chicken and Buckwheat in a Skillet
Source: dzen.ruA good alternative when classic cabbage rolls with rice have become tiresome.
You will need: 600 g cabbage, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 2 chicken fillets, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 250 ml water, 100 g buckwheat, spices.
Preparation: Pass the chicken through a meat grinder. Mince the onion and carrot, sauté until soft, add the minced meat and fry for another 5 minutes, stirring. Add finely chopped cabbage, spices, rinsed buckwheat, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer the dish for 35 minutes, covered, over low heat.
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7. Lazy Cabbage Rolls in Cream Sauce in a Skillet
Source: blog-food.ruThey are especially delicious when made with chicken or turkey mince.
You will need: 60 g rice, 400 g cabbage, 300 g onion, 200 g bell pepper, 600 g minced meat, 300 ml broth, 400 ml 20% cream, 3 tbsp tomato paste, spices, garlic, herbs.
Preparation: Boil the rice until half-cooked. Dice the vegetables finely. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 3-4 minutes, add the cabbage and 100 ml of water, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, covered, over medium heat. Let cool and mix everything with the minced meat, spices, and chopped herbs.
Form the cabbage rolls with wet hands and fry them until golden brown on all sides. Pour over the mixture of broth, cream, and tomato paste, and simmer for 45 minutes, covered, over low heat.
8. Lazy Cabbage Rolls with Potatoes in a Skillet
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA heartier recipe – an excellent dinner for the whole family.
You will need: 400 g minced meat, 100 g cabbage, 100 g rice, 1 onion, 4 potatoes, spices, 500 ml water, 1 tsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp sour cream.
Preparation: Boil the rice until cooked, finely chop the cabbage and onion, and mix everything with the minced meat. Season and form lazy cabbage rolls. Slice the potatoes into wedges and place them in the skillet along with the cabbage rolls. Mix the water, tomato paste, and sour cream, pour over everything, bring to a boil, and simmer for 45-50 minutes over low heat, covered.
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9. Lazy Cabbage Rolls with Gravy in a Skillet
Source: glamours.nameDelicious vegetable gravy that perfectly complements this dish.
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 100 g rice, 200 g cabbage, 200 g each of onion, carrot, and bell pepper, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp paprika, 1/2 bunch of herbs, spices, 600 ml broth.
Preparation: Boil the rice until half-cooked. Finely chop the onion, carrot, and pepper, and sauté together for 10 minutes. Set half aside, and to the rest, add tomato paste, paprika, spices, and broth. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes over low heat.
Finely chop the cabbage and mix it with the minced meat, rice, spices, and the reserved vegetables. Add the chopped herbs. Form small patties, lightly fry them on all sides, pour over the gravy, and simmer for 45 minutes over low heat, covered.
10. Lazy Cabbage Rolls with Tomatoes in a Skillet
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruFor a smoother sauce texture – peel the tomatoes.
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 200 g cabbage, 70 g rice, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 3 tomatoes, spices.
Preparation: Boil the rice until half-cooked, finely shred the cabbage, mince one onion, and mix everything with the minced meat. Season, form small patties, and fry on all sides.
Separately sauté the remaining minced onion with the carrot, add finely chopped tomatoes, fry for 5 minutes, and pour in 1-1.5 cups of water. Simmer for another 5 minutes, add the lazy cabbage rolls to the sauce, and cook for half an hour, covered, over low heat.