Cheesy Stuffed Cabbage Cups

🥬🧀 Cheesy Stuffed Cabbage Cups

Ingredients:

• 1 large head green cabbage
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Carefully separate the cabbage leaves and blanch them in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until softened. Drain well.
3. Cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix the cooked beef with the cooked rice.
5. Place the cabbage leaves in a baking dish, shaping them into small cups. Fill each with the beef-and-rice mixture.
6. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.