Baked Hamburgers
The easiest way to cook hamburgers in the oven, resulting in even, juicy patties every time. No stovetop splattering and easy cleanup!
Servings: 4 People
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- Blend the beef with the salt and pepper in a bowl using your hands. Do not squish the meat as you mix it.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal amounts, 1/4 pound or 1/2 cup each. Using a gentle touch, mold the meat into 1/2-inch thick patties. Try not to overwork, compress, or squish the meat, which could cause your burgers to become dry or tough when cooked.
- Form a depression in the center of each patty by using your thumb to press into the center of the burger, at least halfway into the burger. The depression should be about 1-inch in diameter.
- For burgers done medium well, bake for 12 to 15 minutes (an internal temperature of 155 degrees F). If you want to make the burgers into cheeseburgers, add a slice of cheese atop each burger for the last 1 minute of baking.
- Add your favorite topping on the burger and bun and serve.
Notes
See How to Make Hamburger Patties for more details on forming great burgers!
Burger Toppings: Obviously, you can stick to the basics: ketchup, mustard, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and onions. But if you want to have a little fun with these burgers, let’s go!
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 306mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg