🥬🍔 Stuffed Cabbage Burger Cups
📝 Description
Tender cabbage leaves shaped into “cups” and filled with juicy, seasoned ground beef, then baked with a rich tomato sauce and melty cheese. These are hearty, healthy, and perfect for meal prep!
🛒 Ingredients
For the cabbage cups:
- 1 large green cabbage
- Salted water (for boiling)
For the filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup cooked rice (optional, or skip for low-carb)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
For the sauce:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare cabbage
Boil whole cabbage in salted water for a few minutes until leaves soften.
Carefully peel off large leaves and trim thick stems. - Make the filling
In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, rice (if using), spices, and parsley. - Form cups
Press cabbage leaves into a muffin tin to create cup shapes. - Fill them
Add the beef mixture into each cabbage cup. - Add sauce
Mix tomato sauce, paste, and oregano, then spoon over each cup. - Bake
Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25–30 minutes until meat is cooked. - Add cheese
Sprinkle cheese on top and bake another 5–10 minutes until melted. - Serve warm and enjoy!
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with yogurt garlic sauce or sour cream
- Pair with a fresh cucumber salad
- Add chili flakes for spice 🌶️
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make it keto?
Yes! Skip the rice and use full-fat cheese.
Q: Can I use ground chicken or turkey?
Absolutely—lighter and just as tasty.
Q: Do I have to boil the cabbage?
You can microwave it instead to soften leaves.
Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes, freeze after baking for up to 2 months.
Q: Why are my cups falling apart?
Use larger outer leaves and press firmly into the tin.
