Description
These Oven-Baked Hamburgers are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for feeding a crowd without standing over a grill or stovetop, they offer a simple and delicious way to enjoy classic burgers baked right in your oven.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 6 hamburger buns
For Serving
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Condiments of choice (ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the burgers thoroughly and evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup. For best results, place a wire rack on the baking sheet to improve airflow and promote even browning.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until the seasonings are evenly distributed without overworking the meat to keep the burgers tender.
- Form Patties: Divide the seasoned beef into six equal portions. Shape each into a patty approximately ¾ inch thick, making a slight indent in the center of each to prevent puffing up during baking.
- Bake Burgers: Arrange the patties on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack, ensuring they are spaced apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), indicating they are well done.
- Add Cheese (Optional): If you prefer cheeseburgers, add your choice of sliced cheese onto each patty during the last 2 minutes of baking to allow it to melt perfectly.
- Toast Buns & Serve: While the burgers rest for a few minutes after baking, toast the hamburger buns to add texture and warmth. Serve the juicy patties on the toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, and your favorite condiments for a classic homemade burger experience.
Notes
- Using a wire rack on the baking sheet helps air circulate around the patties, resulting in better browning and less grease.
- Toast the buns while the burgers are resting to save time and add extra flavor and texture.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prepping burger patties; shape them ahead and freeze before baking as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
