Quick & Tasty Microwave Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Very fast, very simple, very tasty — for dinner! Stuffed cabbage rolls in the microwave turn out tender, soft, juicy. Compared to traditional ones, they cook much faster. The best option when you need to feed your family right now. You can cook frozen cabbage rolls in the same way.
cook time: 45 min
Ruby Colston
Quick & Tasty Microwave Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

120
Calories
8g
Fat
8g
Carbs
5g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Rice 70 g
White cabbage 1 pc
Bulb onions 1 pc
Minced meat 500 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make cabbage rolls in the microwave? Prepare all the necessary products. You can use any minced meat: pork, beef, chicken, or even mixed. It is better not to use ready-made minced meat, because... It is unknown what it was made from. I chose a piece of beef in the store and they made minced meat out of it. Rice is best short-grain, so that it does not stand out too much in the texture of the meat. Fresh cabbage, white cabbage, you can take young cabbage.

Step 2

Step 2
For cabbage rolls, first prepare the cabbage. Some people cook it until softened, others bake it in the oven. I put the head of cabbage in a regular bag, tie it and put it in the microwave for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3
This is how cabbage turns out. Cool it down.

Step 4

Step 4
Then cut out the stalk and carefully divide it into sheets.

Step 5

Step 5
Cook the rice until half cooked. I just poured boiling water over it and left it for 10 minutes. Then the water from the rice must be drained.

Step 6

Step 6
Add rice to minced meat.

Step 7

Step 7
Salt the minced meat. If desired, you can add some seasonings: ground hot pepper, paprika for flavor, dry or fresh garlic. Choose according to your taste!

Step 8

Step 8
Peel the onion, chop finely and also add to the minced meat. If you don’t really like boiled onions, then before adding the onions to the minced meat, you can fry them a little in a frying pan with a drop of vegetable oil and only then add them to the minced meat.

Step 9

Step 9
On each cabbage leaf, on the side where the leaf is thicker, place a little prepared minced meat.

Step 10

Step 10
Form the cabbage roll into the shape of an envelope.

Step 11

Step 11
Prepare a microwave-safe mold. Let me remind you that all types of metal kitchen utensils, including dishes with a shiny pattern, are absolutely not suitable. All types of glass, porcelain, ceramics, and even paper dishes can be used in microwaves. Place the cabbage rolls in a deep container, add 100 ml of water and cover with cling film or cover directly in the microwave with a special microwave-safe lid.

Step 12

Step 12
Put it in the microwave. At a power of 1000, cook for 10 minutes, at a power of 800 — 12 minutes, at 600 — about 15 minutes. Keep in mind that microwaves do not work the same way. Cooking time and recommended power may differ from those stated in the recipe. Read the instructions for your device and take into account the features of your specific equipment

Step 13

Step 13
Serve the cabbage rolls hot. Bon appetit!

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