Oven Baked Cabbage Burger (Printable)
Juicy seasoned beef wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, baked until golden.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large head green cabbage
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Meat
04 - 1 lb ground beef
→ Dairy
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 large egg
→ Bread & Grains
07 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
→ Condiments & Spices
08 - 2 tbsp ketchup
09 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Oil
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
02 - Remove outer leaves from cabbage. Cut off stem and carefully peel 8 whole leaves. Blanch in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes until pliable. Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - In large bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and cheddar cheese. Mix until just combined.
05 - Divide meat mixture into 4 portions. Form each into thick patty.
06 - Place two cabbage leaves overlapping on work surface. Set patty in center. Fold leaves around patty to encase; set seam-side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining patties.
07 - Brush tops of wrapped burgers with remaining olive oil.
08 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until meat is cooked through (internal temperature 160°F) and cabbage is lightly browned.
09 - Serve hot, optionally with mustard or favorite burger sauce.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Comfort food flavors without the heavy bun weighing you down
- The cabbage becomes sweet and buttery in the oven
02 -
- Work with cooled cabbage leaves or the meat will start cooking against the heat
- Do not skip the blanching step or raw leaves will tear when you wrap them
03 -
- Use kitchen twine if your cabbage leaves keep loosening during wrapping
- Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes