Baked Burgers
These oven baked burgers achieve a perfectly juicy interior with a caramelized crust that locks in flavor. The oven ensures even cooking while the broiler finish delivers that irresistible charred exterior without any flare-ups.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 whole egg
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- Desired toppings lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Mix ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and all seasonings gently until just combined.
- Form into four ¾-inch thick patties slightly larger than your buns. Press thumb indentation in center of each.
- Place patties on prepared rack. Bake for 20–22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Switch oven to broil on high. Add cheese slices to patties and broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
- Toast buns under broiler for 30-60 seconds until golden.
- Rest burgers 2-3 minutes before assembling with desired toppings on toasted buns.