Lazy Cabbage Rolls in the Oven

Finely chop the cabbage, pour boiling water over it and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain in a colander.

Rinse the rice and boil until half-cooked — about 10–12 minutes after boiling.

Finely dice the onion, grate the carrots on a coarse grater, and press the garlic.

Sauté the vegetables in preheated oil for 7 minutes.

In a bowl, combine the minced meat, cabbage, rice, vegetables, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.

With wet hands, shape the meat mixture into patties.

Dilute the tomato paste with water (or use tomato juice).