How to Cook Burgers in the Oven
Backyard barbecues may be synonymous with grilled burgers, but how about methods for getting a delicious, perfectly cooked burger without the hassle of firing up the grill and less mess? Enter oven-baked burgers, a smart alternative.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- large sheet pan with sides
- Burger press optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 lean/fat ratio preferred
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon butter
Toppings:
- hamburger buns
- lettuce
- cheddar cheese
- tomato sliced
- onion sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and spray pan with cooking spray.
- Combine all of the ingredients (except for the salt) in a medium bowl and use your hands to combine.
- Form 4 patties with your hands or a burger press and add a thumbprint in the middle of each patty.
- Add burgers to the pan and bake in the oven on 375 degrees for 20 minutes until the internal temperature equals 160 degrees.
- Prep toppings while burgers are cooking.
- Add the cheese slices to the top of the burgers for the last 1 minute of cooking, or until cheese is melted.
- Serve with toppings and homemade French fries or bean salad.
Notes
- I prefer an 80 lean/20 fat ratio for ground beef to get the juiciest burgers. But other options are fine if that's not available.
- For the best results, add the salt to the burgers after they are formed and right before cooking. This keeps the salt from drawing out the moisture in the burgers.
- The thumbprint in the middle of the burger patty helps it cook more evenly and not shrink up as much.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg