Easy Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake (Printable)

Seasoned beef layered with roasted cabbage and melted cheddar in a comforting baked casserole.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Meats

04 - 1.5 lbs ground beef, 80/20 blend recommended

→ Dairy

05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs

→ Condiments & Pantry

08 - 3 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp ketchup
10 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
11 - 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
15 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

17 - Sliced pickles
18 - Diced tomatoes
19 - Chopped green onions
20 - Sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange cabbage rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are golden and crispy.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
04 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
05 - Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt/pepper to taste. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
06 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until combined.
07 - Layer half of the roasted cabbage in the prepared baking dish. Spread all of the beef mixture evenly over the cabbage. Top with the remaining cabbage.
08 - Pour the egg-milk mixture evenly over the casserole. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
09 - Bake uncovered at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and casserole is set.
10 - Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfying flavors of a cheeseburger without touching a single bun
  • The crispy roasted cabbage adds this incredible texture that makes every bite interesting
  • It's one of those rare meals that tastes even better as leftovers the next day
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that thin cabbage slices turn to mush, so stick with those 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • Draining the beef fat is crucial, otherwise your bake ends up greasy instead of perfectly comforting
  • The egg mixture needs to reach every layer, so pour slowly and evenly across the entire dish
03 -
  • If your cabbage seems especially watery, pat the rounds dry before roasting for maximum crispiness
  • Room temperature ingredients help the custard set more evenly and prevent separation

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