If you’re craving a burger night without the bun, this oven-baked cabbage burger is a delicious, guilt-free way to satisfy that craving. Roasted cabbage slices become perfectly tender and caramelized in the oven, making the ideal base for juicy, flavorful beef patties. Topped with tangy tomato sauce and melty cheese, this simple dish delivers bold flavor with fewer carbs—no sacrifice required.
Ingredients:
- 1 head green cabbage, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
- 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 flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp grated garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prep the Cabbage
Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the cabbage rounds in a single layer, brush lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Roast the Cabbage
Roast for 10 minutes, just until slightly softened and starting to brown around the edges.
3. Prepare the Burger Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, green onions, parsley, chili flakes (if using), half the cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently and form into 4 equal patties.
4. Assemble the Cabbage Burgers
Remove the cabbage from the oven. Spoon tomato sauce over each cabbage slice, then top with a beef patty. Finish with the remaining shredded cheese sprinkled over the top.
5. Bake to Finish
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve and Enjoy
Serve hot, straight from the oven. No bun needed—just hearty, savory satisfaction on a naturally low-carb base.
Quick Facts:
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–22 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: ~310 kcal
Want to switch it up? Try ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version, or go vegetarian with a lentil-mushroom patty base. These burgers are endlessly adaptable and perfect for any night you want something filling but fresh.
Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers – A Wholesome, Low-Carb Take on a Classic Favorite
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the cabbage into thick slices and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the cabbage slices with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the cabbage slices in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- While the cabbage is baking, mix the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form the beef mixture into patties.
- After 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip the cabbage slices.
- Place the beef patties on top of the cabbage slices and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the beef is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, top each patty with tomato sauce and shredded cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your low-carb burgers!
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