Description
Hearty baked cabbage nest burgers promise a delightful twist on classic comfort food. Nestled in crispy cabbage leaves, juicy meat patties deliver a satisfying meal that brings rustic charm to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 large egg
Cabbage Base Ingredients:
- 3 cups (710 ml) shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded cheese (optional)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and creating a parchment-lined baking surface for optimal cooking conditions.
- Create flavor-infused cabbage foundations by thoroughly mixing shredded cabbage with aromatic seasonings like salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, carefully constructing four distinctive nest-like structures on the prepared baking sheet.
- Craft protein-rich patties by combining ground beef with a harmonious blend of seasonings, incorporating egg as a binding agent, ensuring thorough and even mixing to distribute flavors uniformly throughout the meat mixture.
- Delicately position each seasoned meat patty atop the meticulously prepared cabbage nests, maintaining structural integrity and flavor balance.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven, allowing the burgers to cook for approximately 20-25 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until reaching the safe consumption point of 160°F.
- Remove from oven and permit a brief resting period to allow juices to redistribute and flavors to settle, enhancing overall taste and texture.
- Present the baked cabbage nest burgers with complementary low-carb garnishes, creating a visually appealing and nutritionally balanced meal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting spices like paprika and black pepper to suit personal taste preferences.
- Ensure even cabbage cooking by spreading shredded leaves uniformly and avoiding thick overlapping clusters.
- Select lean ground beef with 80/20 fat ratio for juicy burgers without excessive greasiness.
- Prevent dry meat by avoiding overmixing and overhandling when forming burger patties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg