Description
Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers offer a delicious twist on traditional burgers by replacing the bun with roasted cabbage slices. These flavorful, cheesy beef patties layered between tender roasted cabbage make for a healthier, low-carb dinner option that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Cabbage Slices
- 1 head of green cabbage, cut into 1-inch slices
- Oil for brushing
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Beef Patties
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or Monterey Jack)
Assembly
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or ketchup
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or Monterey Jack)
- Additional fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Cabbage: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Arrange the cabbage slices on a rimmed sheet pan. Lightly brush oil on both sides of the cabbage slices and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast Cabbage: Roast the cabbage slices in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes to precook them, which helps avoid overcooking later when the beef patties bake.
- Prepare Beef Mixture: While the cabbage roasts, combine the lean ground beef, grated garlic, chopped green onion, chopped parsley, red chili pepper flakes, half of the shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Form Patties: Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
- Assemble Burgers: Remove the cabbage slices from the oven. Spread about one tablespoon of tomato sauce (or ketchup) on each slice, then sprinkle with a bit of shredded cheese. Place a beef patty on each slice and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake Burgers: Return the assembled cabbage burgers to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes more, or until the beef patties are cooked to your desired doneness and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can swap lean ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- If you prefer spicier burgers, increase the red chili pepper flakes to taste.
- Use gluten-free tomato sauce or ketchup to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Leftover burgers can be refrigerated and reheated, though cabbage texture is best when fresh.
- To add extra flavor, try seasoning the beef patties with smoked paprika or onion powder.
