Oven Baked Cabbage Burgers
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional burgers, featuring cabbage and a savory beef or turkey filling.
Ingredients
For the Cabbage
- 1 small head cabbage (cut into thick slices) Can use green, savoy, or red cabbage
For the Filling
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option) Ground turkey reduces calories
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika Adds a smoky flavor
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Enhances the meat flavor
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite) Add during broiling
- 2 tbsp olive oil For brushing the cabbage
- 1 egg (optional, for binding) Optional for added binding
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the cabbage into 1/2 inch thick rounds, resembling large cabbage steaks.
- Brush both sides of the cabbage slices with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (or turkey), finely chopped onions, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and the egg (if using). Mix thoroughly.
- Form compact patties from the meat mixture.
Cooking
- Press the patties onto the cabbage slices.
- Arrange the cabbage burgers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes until the cabbage is tender and the meat is cooked through.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each patty and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until melted.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of your favorite sauce.
Notes
Consider marinating the meat overnight for extra flavor. You can add other veggies to the meat mixture or try different cheeses.