Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers

Here’s a Keto Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers recipe — simple, hearty, and perfect for low-carb meals 🥬🍔

🥬 Keto Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 medium green cabbage

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¾ tsp salt (or to taste)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, low-carb)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

• Optional toppings: bacon bits, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, pickles

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare cabbage: Remove outer leaves. Slice cabbage into ¾-inch thick rounds. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.

3. Season cabbage: Place cabbage rounds on baking sheet, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and bake another 10 minutes until slightly tender.

4. Make burger mixture: In a bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

5. Assemble: Remove cabbage from oven. Add a thick beef patty on top of each cabbage round.

6. Bake again: Return to oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, until beef is cooked through.

7. Add cheese: Sprinkle cheese on top and bake an additional 3–5 minutes until melted.

8. Optional broil: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden cheesy top.

Tips & Variations

• Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option

• Add Italian seasoning or cajun spice for flavor twists

• Top with fried egg or avocado slices for extra keto fats

Estimated Keto Macros (per serving)

• Calories: ~390

• Fat: ~28g

• Protein: ~26g

• Net Carbs: ~5g