Description
Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers are a delightful twist on traditional burgers, wrapping savory ground meat in tender cabbage leaves for a healthy, flavorful meal. These easy-to-make burgers are perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, providing a colorful and satisfying dish that appeals to all ages. With aromatic spices and optional cheese, they can be customized to your taste. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large cabbage leaves
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 cup tomato sauce (for serving)
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for about 2 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Lay a cabbage leaf flat and place about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture in the center. Fold sides and roll up tightly.
- Place cabbage rolls seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with tomato sauce drizzled over or sprinkled with cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cabbage burgers (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg