Roasted cabbage slices stand in for buns in these oven-baked burgers. The cabbage begins roasting on its own, then each slice is layered with tomato sauce, cheese, and a seasoned beef patty. The recipe makes four servings and takes about 12 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 head green cabbage, cut into 1-inch slices
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- Oil, for brushing the cabbage
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the cabbage slices on a baking sheet, brush them with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the cabbage for 10 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Meanwhile, combine the beef with the garlic, green onion, parsley, chili flakes, half of the mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Form four patties.
- Spread tomato sauce over the cabbage slices. Add shredded cheese, then place a beef patty on each and finish with more cheese.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and each burger is fully cooked. Ground beef should reach 160°F (71°C) in the center.
Serve the cabbage burgers warm. A wide spatula helps lift the roasted cabbage and patty together without breaking the cabbage slice.
