Easy Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake (Printable)
Layers of seasoned beef, roasted cabbage, and melted cheese bake into a hearty, comforting casserole.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium green cabbage, cored and sliced into ½-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 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - ½ cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
→ Condiments & Pantry
08 - 3 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp ketchup
10 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
11 - ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1 tsp dried oregano
14 - ½ tsp garlic powder
15 - ½ tsp onion powder
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings (optional)
17 - Sliced pickles
18 - Diced tomatoes
19 - Chopped green onions
20 - Sesame seeds
# Steps:
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 well 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 -
- The roasted cabbage develops these incredible crispy edges that taste like they have been on the grill
- Everything cooks together in one dish while the cabbage gets a head start in the oven
02 -
- Roasting the cabbage separately first is what gives you those crispy edges instead of mushy layers
- Letting the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking makes serving so much cleaner and easier
03 -
- Use a sharp chefs knife to slice the cabbage into even rounds so they cook at the same rate
- Drain any excess fat from the beef before adding the spices to keep the casserole from becoming greasy