Description
Replace buns with cabbage and cut carbs by 85%! These oven baked cabbage burgers are a nutritious, flavorful twist on a family favorite—perfect for clean eating without compromising taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85/15)
- 1 large head green cabbage, leaves separated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3–4 minutes until pliable.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Mix gently.
- Place 1/3 cup meat mix in each cabbage leaf. Fold and roll like a wrap.
- Place seam-side down in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk tomato sauce, Worcestershire, honey, and mustard for sauce. Pour over burgers.
- Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes for browning.
Notes
Use turkey or plant-based protein for variations. Add veggies to the mix for extra fiber. Make-ahead friendly—just refrigerate unbaked and cook the next day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg