Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the cabbage into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick steaks and arrange them on the sheet. Brush each with cooking oil and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, just enough to soften them slightly.
• While the cabbage bakes, mix together the ground beef, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
• Remove the cabbage steaks from the oven. Spoon a little tomato sauce or ketchup on each cabbage slice. Place a beef patty on top of each one. Return the tray to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through.
• In the last 2–3 minutes of baking, sprinkle mozzarella on top of each patty. Bake just until the cheese melts and bubbles slightly.
• Remove from the oven and serve warm. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired. Enjoy your cabbage burgers as a main course or even as a fun appetizer!