Description
If you’re looking for a unique, healthy burger alternative, these oven-baked cabbage burgers are a must-try. Roasted cabbage provides a slightly sweet, crispy base, complementing the juicy, seasoned beef patties. Topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious. Whether you’re following a keto diet or just want a lighter meal, these cabbage burgers are an easy and flavorful option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage, cut into 1-inch slices
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (or ketchup)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or Monterey Jack), divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red chili pepper flakes
- 1 tsp grated garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- Arrange cabbage slices on a baking sheet, brush with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef with garlic, green onion, parsley, red chili flakes, half the cheese, salt, and pepper. Shape into four patties.
- Top each cabbage slice with tomato sauce, a beef patty, and the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and patties are cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy edges, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based meat for a variation.
- Feel free to add pickles or a dollop of mustard on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cabbage burger
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cabbage burgers, keto burger, oven-baked burger, healthy burger, gluten-free burger