Description
Hearty Oven Baked Cabbage Burgers deliver a satisfying twist on classic comfort meals that will make your dinner table smile. Packed with wholesome ingredients and simple preparation, these burgers bring nourishing goodness right to your plate without complicated cooking tricks.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 egg
Vegetables:
- 1 small head of cabbage
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cut the cabbage into ½-inch thick rounds. Brush each slice generously with 2 tbsp olive oil on both sides.
- Mix 1 ½ lbs ground beef with 1 small finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.
- Press a handful of meat mixture firmly onto each cabbage slice, forming an even patty that covers the entire surface.
- Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake precisely 25 minutes until meat is fully cooked and cabbage edges start to crisp.
- Carefully remove the sheet and sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese over each burger.
- Switch oven to broil and place sheet back in for 3-5 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns golden brown.
- Let burgers rest 3 minutes before serving to help cheese set and meat stabilize.
Notes
- Cabbage provides a nutritious, low-carb alternative to traditional burger buns, making this recipe perfect for those tracking carbohydrate intake.
- Ensure cabbage slices are thick and sturdy enough to hold the meat mixture without falling apart during baking.
- Use lean ground beef to keep the burger lighter and reduce excess grease on the baking sheet.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all seasonings and Worcestershire sauce are certified gluten-free before preparing.
- Experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg