Oven-baked Cabbage Burgers Recipe
Juicy burger patties baked directly on roasted cabbage steaks, topped with tomato sauce and melty cheese. This low-carb, gluten-free friendly recipe is perfect for weeknights or meal prep and brings big flavor with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage, sliced into ¾–1 inch rounds
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup grated onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1½ cups tomato or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley or basil
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
Instructions
Step 1 – Prep the Cabbage
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Slice cabbage into thick rounds and arrange them flat on the tray. Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 2 – Make the Meat Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, egg, grated onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 3 – Assemble the Cabbage Burgers
- Place a meat patty on top of each cabbage slice. Spread 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce on top of each patty.
Step 4 – Bake
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until patties are cooked through and cabbage is tender and golden on the edges.
Step 5 – Top with Cheese & Broil
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle shredded cheese on each burger, and broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure cabbage slices are thick enough to hold the burger weight.
- Broiling helps melt and brown the cheese perfectly.
- This recipe is great for low-carb and gluten-free diets — just use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.