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Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers Recipe

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These Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers offer a delicious, healthy twist on traditional burgers by replacing buns with thick cabbage slices. Perfect for those seeking a low-carb or vegetable-forward meal, these burgers combine seasoned ground meat with roasted cabbage, baked to juicy perfection and optionally topped with melted cheese for extra flavor.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Cabbage

  • 1 small head Cabbage, cut into thick slices (about ½ inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, for brushing

For the Meat Mixture

  • 1 pound Ground Beef or Turkey or Ground Chicken or plant-based options
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 large Egg (optional, for binding)

For Topping (Optional)

  • 1 cup Cheese, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the burgers.
  2. Prepare the Cabbage Slices: Slice a small head of cabbage into thick ½ inch slices. Brush both sides of each slice generously with olive oil to promote roasting and flavor.
  3. Make the Meat Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternative), finely chopped onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly. If using, add the egg to help bind the mixture together.
  4. Form Patties on Cabbage: Shape the meat mixture into patties that fit on the cabbage slices and place each patty on a cabbage slice, arranging them on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake the Burgers: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the meat is fully cooked through.
  6. Optional Cheese Topping: If desired, sprinkle cheese atop each burger in the last few minutes, then switch the oven to broil and broil for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Serve: Remove the burgers from the oven and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if you like.

Notes

  • Use any ground protein you prefer: beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives work well.
  • The egg is optional but helps bind the patties for easier handling.
  • For extra flavor, try adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme into the meat mixture.
  • These burgers are a fantastic low-carb, gluten-free option by swapping traditional buns for cabbage.
  • If you prefer spicier burgers, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the meat mixture.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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