Description
Oven Baked Cabbage Burgers deliver a hearty, comforting meal straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Packed with savory ground meat and tender cabbage, these burgers turn a simple dinner into a satisfying family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium green cabbage
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Toppings and Optional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Chopped parsley
- Chopped chives
- Pickles
- Sliced tomatoes
- Dollop of sour cream
- Dollop of Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice one medium green cabbage into 1-inch thick rounds, creating sturdy base platforms for the burgers.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over cabbage slices. Dust with salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder. Spread rounds in a single layer without overlapping.
- Roast cabbage for 20 minutes until edges turn golden brown and caramelized. The crispy edges will provide delicious texture for your burger base.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef with 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture. Gently blend ingredients without overworking the ground beef to maintain tenderness.
- Remove cabbage from oven and carefully place a portion of seasoned beef onto each cabbage round. Press meat down gently to create compact patties.
- Return baking sheet to oven and cook for 15-18 minutes until beef reaches 160°F internal temperature. Ensure meat is fully cooked through.
- Optional: Sprinkle ¼ cup grated cheese over patties during final 5 minutes of baking for melted goodness.
- Garnish finished cabbage burgers with chopped parsley, chives, sliced pickles, or tomatoes. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm cabbage heads for the best texture and even roasting across each slice.
- Handle ground beef gently when forming patties to keep the meat tender and prevent tough burgers.
- Opt for low-fat ground beef or ground turkey as a lighter protein alternative that still delivers great flavor.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking during roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg