Baked Hamburgers are delicious and easy! Learn how to cook burgers in the oven for a juicy, delicious burger. When you broil hamburgers in the oven you get an easy and quick way to make them any time of year, without a grill. Add cheese, your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
What’s in Baked Burgers?
Sometimes grilling burgers just isn’t an option, but you can broil them in the oven instead. It’s an easy method for cooking hamburgers, it’s quick, and they come out nice and juicy.
- Ground Chuck: My favorite kind of meat for burgers. It’s fattier and more flavorful than traditional ground beef.
- Salt + Pepper: Enhances the flavor of the meat. If you want to enhance the flavor a little more, use this simple burger seasoning instead.
- Cheese: For all my cheese lovers, use your favorite cheese to turn these burgers into cheeseburgers.
- Burger Buns: Grab your favorite buns for serving. Brioche buns are a great way to make them feel a little more gourmet, but any type is fine.
- Toppings: I went for the classics– ketchup, lettuce, onion, and tomato– but the sky’s the limit!
Pro Tip: Don’t overmix the ground beef; otherwise, it could make the burgers tough and chewy!
Variations on Burgers in the Oven
There are so many ways to jazz up these classic baked hamburgers. Add some spicy mayo, cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado, and onion rings to make cowboy burgers. Or, add some barbecue sauce to make BBQ burgers. Some caramelized onions and Swiss cheese will turn these into caramelized onion Swiss burgers, and a fried egg can be the perfect start to a breakfast burger. The possibilities are endless!
Yes! You absolutely can cook burgers in the oven, and I’m going to show you how!
When broiling burgers in the oven, you’ll need to cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side (so a total of 8 minutes). Be sure to check the internal temperature of your burgers so you know when they are done.
I wouldn’t say either method is better than the other. I love to broil hamburgers, and I love to cook them on the stove too. Both are easy to do, and both allow you to make burgers indoors, any time of year. Everyone will have their preference, but I recommend trying both methods to see what works best for you.
Yes, you need to flip the burgers halfway through cooking to ensure that they are evenly browned and cooked all the way through.
I recommend making burger patties about 1-inch thick. If it’s too thick, it will get dry and crispy on the outside before cooking through fully in the center.
How to Store and Reheat
Once cooked, let your baked hamburgers cool to room temperature. Store them in a resealable bag, airtight container, or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil. Keep them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat the burger patties in a 350°F oven for about 7 minutes, or until warmed through.
How to Freeze
To freeze homemade burger patties, let them cool completely. I recommend wrapping each one separately with aluminum foil, and then placing them all in a freezer-safe, resealable bag. Freeze for 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
I love topping my baked hamburgers with lettuce, tomato, onions, and ketchup. Some honey mustard or my all-time favorite burger sauce an add a bit more flavor. A few strips of sweet and spicy bacon would be so yummy, and this sweet pickle relish adds a fresh flavor.
But this meal isn’t complete without the classic sides! Some French fries, sweet potato fries, or tater tots would be delish! Coleslaw, mac and cheese, or cucumber tomato salad also pair super well.
Learn more about internal temperatures for different meats plus get a FREE printable Meat Temperature Chart.
Baked Hamburgers Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck (or your favorite burger blend)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 slices cheese
- 4 burger buns lightly buttered and toasted
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat oven to broil (high) and set the oven rack to the upper-middle position.
- Line a cast iron grill pan or baking sheet with foil.
- Divide the meat into four 4-ounce portions. Very gently, and without overworking the meat, form each portion into 4 loose balls. Place one ball on a dessert plate or other flat surface and gently press it down to make a disc about ½-¾ inch thick (your personal choice). Now gently turn the disc around while slightly pressing an indentation around the edge (kind of like a moat right inside the burger’s edge). This will keep the burger from developing a mound in the middle and your burger will remain flat while cooking. Place the burger on the prepared pan and repeat the process with the remaining portions of beef.1 pound ground chuck
- Season both sides of each burger generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and place the burgers in the oven.Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Broil for 4 minutes, or until the top has browned and beginning to char.
- Flip the burgers over and broil until the center reads 155°F internally, about 3-4 minutes longer.
- Top each burger with a slice of your favorite cheese, if desired, and cook just until the cheese melts.4 slices cheese
- Transfer the burgers to a cooling rack and tent with foil to allow time for the internal temperature to reach 160°F.
- Serve the burgers on toasted buns and top with the condiments of your choice.4 burger buns
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- NOTE: Some readers have noted that placing the burgers too close to the broiler can lead to a grease fire. I recommend setting the oven rack at least 2 notches down from the heating element to prevent this!
- Remove your burgers from heat about 5 degrees before your desired temperature. They will continue cooking for a few minutes after being removed from heat, so this is the best way to make sure they’re not overdone.
- Nutritional information does not include optional condiments and toppings.
Nutrition Information
These were the best oven baked burgers I have ever made but oh my goodness did the grease splatter wreck my oven! I used 73% 27% ground beef so mabey that’s why.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! I usually use 85/15 ground beef, so I think the extra fat is definitely why they splattered so much!
Everything I was looking for and more. My family loves this quick and easy recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Dalia!
Ps. Skip the foil!!! Just lightly grease the flat slotted piece!
Do everything else but use a broiling pan. 2 piece, the kind with the shallow pan for the bottom and the slots on the top flat piece! No grease fires!!
Thanks for the tip, Paul!
Had a grease fire as a result of trying this out. Had to call the fire department over. No burgers for us and thank God the house is intact.
Oh, no! I’m so sorry this happened to you! If you do try this recipe again, try moving the oven rack down 1 level. Some others have reported that putting the burgers too close to the broiler can cause a fire!
Great burgers!
Thanks for stopping by, David!
Every broil recipe I see says to set broil on high. My oven requires me to enter a temperature, not just low or high. Can anyone help me out on that?
Broil on high is about 550 for most ovens!
I have made this recipe about 6 times now and the burgers have been super juicy and delicious every time! I did have a grease fire once because I had the meat too close to the broiler fire (that caused my husband to purchase a fire extinguisher) my family LOVES this burger method. Thank you, Becky
Oh, man! Thank goodness for that fire extinguisher! Thanks for sharing, Shanel!
Thanks for the wonderful tip on forming the patties. Works great.
Thanks for stopping by, Paul!
A grease fire started in my oven following this recipe closely. The burger tasted pretty good, though.
Oh man, I thankful to hear you’re okay Lexa!
Same thing happened to me last night! 😡 will never use sheet pan again. Broiler pan is much safer.