🥬 Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Low-Carb & Delicious)
🧾 Ingredients
For the rolls:
1 large head of cabbage
500 g (1 lb) ground beef (or beef + lamb mix)
1 cup cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, drained well)
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp onion, finely chopped (optional, small amount for keto)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano or parsley
For the sauce:
1½ cups sugar-free tomato sauce (check label for low carbs)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the cabbage
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Carefully remove whole cabbage leaves and boil them for 2–3 minutes until soft.
Drain and let cool. - Make the filling
In a bowl, mix ground beef, cauliflower rice, egg, garlic, onion, and spices.
Combine well but don’t overmix. - Assemble the rolls
Place a scoop of filling on each cabbage leaf.
Fold sides in and roll tightly like a burrito. - Prepare the sauce
In a pan, mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, and seasoning.
Simmer for 5 minutes. - Cook
Spread a little sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Place rolls seam-side down.
Pour remaining sauce over the top. - Bake
Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45–55 minutes.
🔥 Tips for Best Results
Use fatty beef (15–20%) for juicy rolls.
Drain cauliflower rice well to avoid soggy filling.
Add shredded cheese on top in the last 10 minutes for extra richness.
You can simmer on stovetop instead of baking (low heat, 40 mins).
🥗 Approx. Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: ~250–300
Carbs: ~5–7g net
Protein: ~18–22g
Fat: ~18–22g