Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers
Low-carb oven-baked cabbage burgers with juicy beef patties, melty cheese, and tomato sauce on crispy cabbage steaks. Healthy dinner twist!
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage cut into 1-inch thick steaks
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or ketchup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 small onion finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush cabbage steaks with olive oil on both sides and season with half the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Mix ground beef with chopped onion, remaining seasonings, red pepper flakes, parsley, and half the cheese. Form into 4-6 patties.
- Remove pan from oven. Top each cabbage slice with 1 tbsp tomato sauce, a beef patty, more sauce, and remaining cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes until beef is cooked (160°F) and cheese is melted.
- Let rest 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
- >Pat cabbage dry for crispier results.
>Broil last 2 minutes for extra cheesy bubble.
>Serve with pickles or mustard.