🍽️ Lazy Cabbage Rolls Recipe 🍽️
Description: Indulge in the flavors of this Lazy Cabbage Rolls recipe, perfect for a cozy night in or sharing with loved ones. With a delightful blend of cabbage, bacon, lean ground beef, and savory rice, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings and warm your soul.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
- Recipe Category: Pork
- Keywords: Rice, Vegetable, Meat, Canadian, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 835.1
- Fat Content: 20.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 56.1mg
- Sodium Content: 922.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 133.8g
- Fiber Content: 4.6g
- Sugar Content: 15.2g
- Protein Content: 27.3g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cabbage
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 onion
- Brown sugar (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 cups tomato soup
- Water
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F, ensuring it’s ready for baking.
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Prepare Rice: Cook the long-grain white rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, transfer it to a very large bowl and set it aside for later use.
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Cook Bacon: Chop the bacon into small pieces and fry them in a pan until they become crispy and golden brown. Once done, transfer both the bacon and its rendered fat to the large bowl containing the cooked rice.
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Saute Onion: In the same pan used for cooking the bacon, sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent and fragrant. Add the sautéed onions to the large bowl with the rice and bacon.
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Brown Ground Beef: Using the same pan yet again, brown the lean ground beef until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink. Transfer the cooked beef to the large bowl containing the rice, bacon, and onions.
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Season to Taste: Season the rice mixture with salt and pepper according to your preference. Don’t be shy with the pepper—I like to add lots for extra flavor!
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Mix Well: Stir the ingredients in the large bowl until they are thoroughly combined, ensuring the flavors meld together beautifully.
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Layer in Pan: In a 9×13 inch baking or roasting pan, spread the rice mixture evenly, packing it down gently but not too tightly.
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Add Cabbage: Layer the chopped or shredded cabbage on top of the rice mixture in the pan, creating a hearty and satisfying base for your lazy cabbage rolls.
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Prepare Soup Mixture: In the same large bowl used for the rice mixture, combine the tomato soup with its equivalent amount of water. Add brown sugar to the mixture and stir until everything is well blended.
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Pour Over Mixture: Pour the prepared soup mixture over the rice and cabbage in the baking pan, ensuring that everything is evenly coated and submerged in the flavorful liquid.
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Cover and Bake: Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil to trap in the moisture and flavors. Then, place it in the preheated oven and bake until the cabbage is tender, approximately 45 minutes. Keep an eye on it, as the exact cooking time may vary depending on the strength of your oven.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the lazy cabbage rolls are cooked to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Dish out generous portions and savor the delicious combination of flavors and textures.
This Lazy Cabbage Rolls recipe is a delightful twist on the classic dish, offering all the comforting flavors you love with a fraction of the effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this hearty meal is sure to become a family favorite. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a cozy and satisfying dinner that’s as easy to make as it is delicious to eat!
