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oven baked cabbage burgers
Lily Brooks

Oven Baked Cabbage Burgers

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.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy Fusion
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3–4 minutes until pliable.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Mix gently.
  3. Place 1/3 cup meat mix in each cabbage leaf. Fold and roll like a wrap.
  4. Place seam-side down in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Whisk tomato sauce, Worcestershire, honey, and mustard for sauce. Pour over burgers.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes for browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 530mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

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.

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