Description
These Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers are a healthy, low-carb twist on the classic burger, using tender baked cabbage leaves as buns. Perfectly seasoned ground beef patties grilled to juicy perfection and topped with fresh tomatoes, pickles, cheese, and condiments make for a delicious, wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and lighter than traditional burgers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cabbage Buns
- 8 large cabbage leaves, outer leaves removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Burger Patties
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter option)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings and Condiments
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced pickles
- Sliced cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or your choice)
- Lettuce
- Mustard or ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cabbage leaves.
- Prepare Cabbage Leaves: Cut 8 large leaves from the cabbage, ensuring they are large enough to wrap the burger patties comfortably.
- Remove Thick Stem: Carefully remove the thick stem from each cabbage leaf to make folding and wrapping easier.
- Season and Oil Leaves: Brush olive oil over each cabbage leaf and season with salt and pepper evenly.
- Bake Cabbage Leaves: Place the seasoned cabbage leaves on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until tender and slightly crispy at the edges. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix Burger Ingredients: In a bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Form Patties: Shape the meat mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, ensuring they are compact for even cooking.
- Cook Patties: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for approximately 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and browned. Add sliced cheese on top during the last minute to melt if using.
- Assemble Burgers: Place a cooked patty on one baked cabbage leaf to serve as the bottom bun.
- Add Toppings: Layer your choice of sliced tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, and condiments like mustard or ketchup on top of the patty.
- Close the Burger: Place another cabbage leaf over the toppings as the top bun to complete your burger.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the burgers are warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Removing the thick stems from the cabbage leaves helps prevent cracking and makes folding easier.
- Baking the cabbage leaves softens them and adds a slight crispiness around the edges for better texture as buns.
- Cheese slices can be added to the patties during cooking to ensure they melt properly.
- These burgers are perfect for a low-carb or gluten-free diet.
- Use fresh and crisp toppings for the best flavor contrast with the tender cabbage buns.
