Main Dishes
Hamburgers in the Oven
Description
Baking Hamburgers in the Oven is the easiest, tidiest way to cook them, and they turn out super juicy and tender every time! No more stovetop mess or patties sticking to the pan. And since they cook hands-free, you can use the time they’re in the oven to whip up a quick side (or invest in homemade Hamburger Buns).
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef I use 93% lean
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil omit if using 85% lean
- 1 batch Hamburger Seasoning
- Homemade Hamburger Buns
- Toppings of choice: cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, etc
Directions
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the ground beef in a medium bowl. Top with the oil and hamburger seasoning. With your hands, gently combine, then shape into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick. Divide the patties between the two baking sheets, leaving plenty of space between each (place no more than 4 patties per sheet to allow room for the juices to release.
- Bake the hamburgers in the oven until they register 140°F to 145°F for medium, about 8 to 10 minutes, switching the pans’ positions on the upper and lower racks halfway through. If you’d like to add cheese, place it on top of the patties halfway through cooking.
- Transfer the burges to a plate. Let rest a few minutes then serve on buns with any desired toppings.
