My oven-roasted cabbage steaks are tender in the middle, caramelized on the edges, and full of flavor. Best of all, they're ready in under an hour, making them the perfect side for busy weeknights.
The full recipe with ingredients/instructions is available on the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Important tips/tricks are also included in the blog post.
Cabbage is a big deal in our house, because my husband and both kids love it. I've pressure-cooked it, made the Caribbean version of cabbage that has a little spice and other vegetables, and I've fried cabbage in plenty of butter. But one of my go-to ways to make it is to simply roast it.
This low-carb side is as easy as it gets. I cut the cabbage into 1-inch rounds, brush them with oil, sprinkle on seasoning, and put them into a hot oven, flipping halfway. The flavor is amazing and it takes almost no effort.
Ingredients Needed for Cabbage Steaks
Ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions are on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Small head of green cabbage - I prefer a firm, dense head for this recipe because it holds together well when sliced and roasted. I usually skip lighter cabbage, like Napa or Savoy, since the leaves are looser.
- Olive oil - This will help give your cabbage the nice roasted color.
- Seasoning - I use garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. You can also use your favorite seasoning blend, like all-purpose seasoning.
Recommended Tool
I love to roast these cabbage steaks in this cast-iron baking pan. It helps give the cabbage a nice golden sear in the oven.
How to make roasted cabbage steaks
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Slice cabbage into 1-inch thick pieces and place on a sheet pan.
Step 2: Rub the cabbage slices with olive oil. Sprinkle sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Step 3: Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast the cabbage steaks for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, flip them carefully. Continue roasting the steaks for an additional 10-15 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy.
How to cut cabbage for cabbage steaks
Cutting cabbage is easier and safer with the right tools. A sharp, sturdy chef's knife will slice through even the densest cabbage without much effort. Just remember that cabbage can be slippery, so make sure it's dry before you cut it.
Trim the root end of the cabbage to give it a flat base. Stand it upright on the cut side, then slice straight down into 1-inch thick "steaks."
How to store leftover baked cabbage steaks
Store cooled cabbage steaks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
I don't recommend that you freeze cabbage steaks. The process of freezing ruins the texture of the cabbage.
Reheating cabbage steaks: Place cabbage steaks on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until they reach the desired temperature. Alternatively, you can microwave them for a minute or two, depending on your microwave.
Preventing your cabbage steaks from falling apart
Before taking the knife to your cabbages, peel away any loose leaves or leaves that are falling apart until you're left with a tight cabbage head.
While you can get more cabbage steaks by cutting them into thinner pieces, the chances that your cabbage steaks are going to fall apart are higher.
The ideal width is 1-inch thick slices, though the cooking time will be a bit longer, you'll end up with a sturdy but tender cabbage steak in the end.
Delicious dishes to serve with roasted cabbage steaks
These dishes are great for serving alongside these cabbage steaks.
- Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Thighs - turkey and cabbage go together so well. While your cabbage is roasting in the oven, throw some turkey thighs in the oven.
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges - a great vegetable that pairs well with cabbage.
- Pinto Beans Recipe - This is our favorite way to enjoy pinto beans. Made with smoked turkey meat, these beans pair well with the roasted cabbage steaks.
Tanya's Cabbage Steaks Notes
- A small or medium cabbage works great with this dish. Use a sharp knife to cut the cabbage into steaks.
- Thicker cut cabbages will take longer to cook.
- I’ve tested this recipe in the air fryer, but I always come back to the oven. You can roast more at once, get more even caramelization, and the texture is better from edge to center.
I hope you love this cabbage steak recipe as much as we do. If you have tried this recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please rate it and let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Roasted Cabbage Steaks Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice cabbage into 1-inch thick pieces and place on a sheet pan. Rub the cabbage pieces with oil. Sprinkle sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Roast for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, flip the cabbage steaks carefully. Continue roasting the steaks for an additional 10-15 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy.
Nutrition
Notes
- A small or medium cabbage works great with this dish. Use a sharp knife to cut the cabbage into steaks.
- Larger cabbages will take longer to cook.
- For best carmelization, use a cast iron or dark sheet pan.
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!This post was originally published on September 27, 2022. It has been updated with new information.
Gandioneare says
A light batter may be the solution to cabbage falling apart. Puerto Rico boasts of a simplistic fried banana recipe featuring a batter made of water and flour and that’s it! Anyone game?
Karen says
I absolutely love cabbage this way - we also put it in tinfoil and cook it on the grill - delicious!
Thank you for all of your great recipes!
Tanya says
Thanks so much, Karen. Cooking it on the grill is such a great idea. I know the flavor is even better.
Kathleen Clarke says
I've had this recipe saved for quite some time and finally decided to make them. The recipe was so easy and they came out so good. It's one of those things where you think how could something so simple taste so good! I will definitely be making them again. Thank you!
Tanya says
Thanks, Kathleen! Simple and tasty are my favorite kinds of recipes to make lol.
Camey says
I tried this recipe today and I loved it. My cook time was 75 minutes for some reason but the cabbage was perfectly cooks and delicious! This is my new go to recipe for cabbage. Thanks!
Tanya says
Thanks so much, Camey! So happy you liked the recipe. The amount of time will def depend on thickness of cabbage slices. So glad you liked it in the end 🙂
Amber says
I've actually never made cabbage steaks but they look so amazing and I love cabbage! Do you remember in the '90s when everyone was obsessed with the cabbage diet?
Tanya says
hahaha, I do lol.
Donna says
@Tanya,
Yes! And it totally put me off cabbage for years!
I’ve since recovered, thank heavens! Who can live without cabbage rolls?!
And this recipe looks tasty!
Tanya says
Thank you Donna 🙂
Dorothy Kersey says
May I do this in a cast iron skillet on the stove?
Tanya says
Hi Dorothy, I haven't tried it that way but id you do, I recommend cooking it over low heat. The longer cooking time in the oven allows the cabbage slices to become tender.
Joyce says
Do you wash the cabbage?
Tanya says
Yes, just makes sure to pat the cabbage dry before continuing with the recipe.
Alice says
This looks and sounds delicious but I was a bit shocked that it takes 40-45 mins to cook veg in the air fryer. Not quite as economical as doing it in the frying pan on the job. Tho perhaps this will taste and look better. I’ll def try it out tho. Thx for sharing.
Tanya says
Hi Alice, this recipe is roasted in the oven rather than the air fryer. I did test it in the air fryer, but wasn't thrilled with the results. I love how these come out in the oven.