03/09/2026
This is an easy, hearty one-dish comfort food recipe that’s perfect for a family dinner. Just chop, mix, shape, cover with sauce, and bake. So simple and incredibly delicious!
🥬 LAZY CABBAGE ROLLS RECIPE
Ingredients:
For the cabbage rolls:
* 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground meat of your choice
* 4 cups finely shredded cabbage
* 1 bell pepper, finely diced
* 1/2 cup uncooked rice
* 1 tsp salt
* 1/2 tsp black pepper
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp paprika
For the sauce:
* 1 cup tomato sauce
* 1 cup sour cream
* 1/2 cup water or broth
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
For serving:
* Sour cream
* Fresh parsley or dill
Instructions:
1. Finely shred the cabbage and dice the bell pepper and onion.
2. Place the vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the ground meat, rice, egg, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
4. Mix everything thoroughly until evenly combined.
5. Take portions of the mixture and shape them into oval cabbage rolls.
6. Arrange them in a baking dish.
7. In a separate bowl, combine the tomato sauce, sour cream, water or broth, salt, and pepper.
8. Mix until smooth, then pour the sauce evenly over the cabbage rolls.
9. Cover and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 45–55 minutes, or until the meat and rice are completely cooked and the cabbage is tender.
10. Serve hot with sour cream and fresh parsley or dill.
These lazy cabbage rolls come out tender, juicy, saucy, and packed with flavor. Save this recipe for your next easy family dinner!
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