Description
There’s a rhythm to making oven baked cabbage burgers that feels almost therapeutic. It starts with the dough—a quiet moment of mixing, kneading, and waiting as it rises and fills the kitchen with that unmistakable yeasty aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy. Add the egg, melted butter, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead until smooth. Cover and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Cook the Filling: While the dough rises, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and fragrant. Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned. Add the chopped cabbage, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the cabbage softens and everything is well combined. Let the filling cool slightly.
- Shape the Burgers: Once the dough has risen, divide it into equal portions. Flatten each piece into a circle, add a generous spoonful of filling, and seal it into a bun shape.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the filled buns seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Let them rest briefly, then bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- I always pause here and take in the smell—it’s simple, but it’s the kind of aroma that makes a house feel like home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg