Cabbage Burgers - A Healthy Low-Carb Twist
These oven-baked Cabbage Burgers are a healthy, low-carb twist on classic burgers—made with cabbage steaks, juicy beef patties, and melty cheese. Ready in 30 minutes!
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Servings: 6 burgers
Equipment
- Baking Sheet Supports baking of cabbage and patties.
- Parchment Paper Prevents sticking during baking.
Ingredients
Cabbage Component
- 1-2 head green cabbage Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick steaks
Beef Patty Component
- 450 g ground beef
- 15 ml Dijon mustard
- 15 g parsley
- 5 g minced garlic
- 3 g sea salt or to taste
- 1 g black pepper or to taste
- 1 g red pepper flakes optional
Topping Component
- 60 ml tomato sauce or ketchup Choose according to flavor preference
- 60 g shredded cheese Use mozzarella or other cheese as desired
Oil Component
- 15 ml avocado oil For brushing the cabbage steaks
Instructions
Preparation of Cabbage
- Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the cabbage into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick steaks and arrange them on the sheet. Brush each with avocado oil and sprinkle with a bit of sea salt and black pepper.
Preparation of Patties
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties.
Assembly and Baking
- Remove cabbage steaks from the oven. Spoon tomato sauce or ketchup onto each slice. Place a beef patty on top. Return to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes.
Adding Cheese
- In the last 2–3 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded mozzarella on each patty. Bake until cheese melts and bubbles.
Serving the Dish
- Remove from oven and serve warm. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
Cabbage burgers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Prepare patties in advance for quicker assembly.