Oven Baked Cabbage Burgers (Printer-Friendly Version)
Juicy patties baked on cabbage slices, topped with melty cheese for a hearty and healthy low-carb dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
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1 small head of cabbage, sliced into ½ inch thick rounds
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Meat
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1 ½ lbs ground beef or turkey
→ Dairy
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½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
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1 egg (optional, for binding)
→ Pantry
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 tbsp olive oil
# Steps to Follow:
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Set the oven to 375°F to ensure consistent baking temperature.
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Cut the cabbage head into ½ inch thick rounds. Brush both sides evenly with olive oil and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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In a large bowl, thoroughly mix ground meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and the optional egg for binding.
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Shape the meat mixture into patties and gently place each atop a cabbage round, pressing lightly to spread evenly.
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Arrange the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the patties are cooked through and cabbage softens without losing firmness.
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Remove the sheet, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over each patty, switch oven to broil, and return burgers for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
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Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and present with preferred dipping sauces such as sour cream or mustard.
# Additional Tips:
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Chilling cabbage for 30 minutes before slicing facilitates cleaner cuts.
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Egg aids in binding, especially when using ground turkey.