Description
Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers offer a healthy twist on classic burgers by using cabbage slices as a base instead of traditional buns. These flavorful patties, made from ground beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat alternatives, are seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, then baked to perfection. Optionally topped with melted cheese, these burgers are a low-carb, nutritious option that balances taste and health.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cabbage
- 1 small head Cabbage, cut into thick ½ inch slices
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, for brushing
For the Meat Mixture
- 1 pound Ground Beef, Turkey, Chicken, or plant-based alternative
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Cabbage Slices: Slice a small head of cabbage into thick ½ inch slices and brush both sides generously with olive oil to prevent drying and add flavor.
- Mix Meat Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat or plant-based alternative, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Add the egg if using to help bind the mixture.
- Form Patties: Shape the meat mixture into patties sized to fit the cabbage slices.
- Assemble Burgers: Place the formed patties on top of the cabbage slices on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the meat is fully cooked and internal temperature reaches a safe level (160°F/71°C for beef or turkey).
- Add Cheese and Broil: If desired, sprinkle cheese over the patties and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately for a healthy, delicious meal.
Notes
- Store leftover burgers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- For longer storage, freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Ensure the internal temperature of meat reaches 160°F (71°C) to ensure safe eating.
- For a vegetarian or vegan version, use plant-based meat alternatives and omit the egg and cheese or use vegan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
