Here’s a simple and flavorful Cabbage Steak Burger Patties recipe — great as a vegetarian main or low-carb option:
🥬 Cabbage Steak Burger Patties
🔹 Ingredients:
- 1 medium green cabbage, sliced into 1-inch thick “steaks”
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
🍔 Optional Toppings (for burger style):
- Melted cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or vegan)
- Sliced tomato
- Lettuce or arugula
- Red onion slices
- Pickles
- Burger sauce or mustard
🧑🍳 Instructions:
- Prep the Cabbage:
- Remove outer leaves of cabbage.
- Cut cabbage into thick slices (about 1-inch thick rounds), keeping the core intact so they stay together.
- Season:
- Brush both sides with olive oil or butter.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Cook (Air Fryer or Oven):
- Air Fryer: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Air fry cabbage steaks for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy edges and tender center.
- Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes on a lined tray, flipping halfway.
- Assemble Burger Patties (Optional):
- Top with cheese while hot so it melts.
- Serve between keto buns or lettuce wraps with toppings of choice.
✅ Tips:
- Add a spoonful of sauerkraut or coleslaw for crunch and tang.
- Add a fried egg or grilled mushrooms on top for extra richness.
- Want protein? Add a meat or plant-based burger patty between two cabbage steaks.
Cabbage Steak Burger Patties
High Protein | Low Carb | Diabetic-Friendly
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
(optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 medium head of cabbage, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Prep cabbage: Slice cabbage into thick “steak-style” rounds. Brush with olive oil and season lightly.
- Make patties: In a bowl, mix beef, egg, onion, garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper. Form into 4–5 patties.
- Assemble: Place patties on top of cabbage slices on a baking tray.
- Bake: Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 min or until patties are cooked through and browned.
- Serve: Enjoy hot—no buns needed!
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 320 | Protein: 26g
| Carbs: 6g
| Fat: 22g