🥬 Baked Cabbage Burgers (Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly)
These baked cabbage burgers use cabbage as the “bun” or mix it into the patty — a great low-carb alternative to traditional burgers. They’re hearty, flavorful, and easy to customize.
📝 Version 1: Cabbage Bun Burgers (Gluten-Free, Low-Carb)
Ingredients
- 1 small head green cabbage
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese (optional)
- Olive oil spray
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep cabbage “buns”
Slice cabbage into 1-inch thick rounds (keeping the core intact so they stay together).
Place on a baking sheet, brush lightly with oil, sprinkle with salt.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes until slightly tender.
2️⃣ Form patties
Mix beef with seasonings and shape into 4 patties.
3️⃣ Cook patties
Pan-sear 3–4 minutes per side or bake until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
4️⃣ Assemble
Place patty between two roasted cabbage rounds. Add cheese and bake 3–5 minutes to melt if desired.
📝 Version 2: Amish-Style Cabbage Burgers (Low-Carb Adaptation)
Traditional cabbage burgers are wrapped in dough. For a low-carb version:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup almond flour (binder)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
3️⃣ Form into patties and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4️⃣ Bake 20–25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
🔥 Tips
- Add Worcestershire sauce or mustard for extra flavor.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Top with avocado, bacon, or sugar-free BBQ sauce.
- For crispier cabbage buns, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With roasted cauliflower
- With a side salad
- Topped with a fried egg
- As a meal-prep protein option
If you’d like, I can also create a keto cheese-stuffed cabbage burger or a stuffed cabbage-burger casserole version.
