Brussels salad with burgers

American · Salad · 25 min · Serves 4

Crispy homemade burgers piled on a bed of warm roasted Brussels sprouts and tender greens—it's comfort food that actually feels fresh. The caramelized sprouts give you something a little fancy without any fuss, and it keeps everything on one plate.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbground beef
• 1.5 lbBrussels sprouts
• 6 cupsmixed greens
• 3 tbspolive oil
• salt and pepper
• 4burger buns
• 4 slicescheddar cheese
• 1red onion
• 3 tbspshallot vinaigrette or mustard
• 1 tbspbutter

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.

   25 min

2. 2

   While sprouts roast, gently form ground beef into 4 patties about ¾ inch thick. Make a small thumbprint in the center of each (this keeps them from puffing). Season generously with salt and pepper just before cooking.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook burgers 3–4 minutes per side for medium doneness. Top each with cheese in the last minute and cover to melt.

   7 min

4. 4

   Toast buns lightly in a dry pan or under the broiler if you like them warm.

   2 min

5. 5

   Toss mixed greens with vinaigrette. Divide among serving plates or a large platter.

6. 6

   Top greens with roasted Brussels sprouts. Place a burger on each plate, add your favorite toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles), and serve warm.