Description
Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers are a delicious and innovative way to enjoy burgers without the carbs from traditional buns. These savory patties feature tender cabbage slices topped with flavorful ground beef or turkey mixed with aromatic spices, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have these low-carb delights ready in no time. Versatile and satisfying, you can serve them with your favorite sauces, alongside fresh salads, or as a hearty main course that everyone will love. Discover how easy it is to indulge in a healthy yet flavorful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head of cabbage (cut into thick slices)
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg (optional, for binding)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice cabbage into thick rounds, brush with olive oil, and place on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and egg if using until combined.
- Shape meat mixture onto cabbage slices to form patties.
- Bake for 25 minutes; then sprinkle cheese on top and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot with your choice of garnishes or dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg