Description
A low-carb, keto-friendly casserole that replaces burger buns with crispy roasted cabbage. This one-pan meal combines seasoned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and melted cheese for a satisfying, crunchy texture without the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 medium head Green Cabbage, chopped into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- Optional: Pickled jalapeños, fresh cilantro, or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Finely dice the yellow onion, remove the core from the cabbage and chop into bite-sized pieces, and mince the garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no pink remains (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease if desired, but leave some for flavor.
- Add diced onion to the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let mixture cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with chopped cabbage and beaten egg. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and cabbage edges are crisping.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, spread the mixture in a thin, even layer. If the cabbage looks too wet after mixing, squeeze out excess moisture. If the top isn’t browning enough, broil for the last 1-2 minutes. Ensure beef is cooked thoroughly before mixing to avoid toughness. Let meat cool slightly before adding egg to prevent scrambling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion of the cas
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
Keywords: low carb, keto, cabbage, burger bake, ground beef, one pan, gluten free, healthy dinner, comfort food