Description
Stuffed cabbage burgers from the oven are a comforting meal that brings Eastern European flavors right to your dinner table. Hearty ground meat, tender cabbage leaves, and a simple sauce make these burgers a satisfying weeknight solution for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 egg
Vegetables:
- 1 small head cabbage
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Slice the cabbage into hearty ½-inch thick rounds. Brush each slice generously with 2 tbsp olive oil, coating both sides completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ lbs ground beef, 1 small chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Blend these ingredients thoroughly.
- Press the meat mixture onto each cabbage slice, forming a patty that covers most of the surface. Leave a small cabbage border peeking out around the edges.
- Transfer the prepared cabbage burgers into the preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 25 minutes until the meat reaches 160°F internal temperature.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese over each burger. Switch your oven to broil and cook for 3-5 minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Allow the cabbage burgers to rest for 3-4 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use lean ground meat to prevent excess grease pooling on the cabbage during baking.
- Slice cabbage evenly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming too soft or undercooked.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like Italian herbs or Cajun spice mix to change the burger’s flavor profile.
- For a dairy-free version, replace cheese with nutritional yeast or skip the topping altogether.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg