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Baked Hamburgers Recipe

Course: Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 483kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Learn how to broil hamburgers for a juicy, delicious burger. Cooking hamburgers in the oven is an easy and quick way to make them any time of year, without a grill. Add cheese, your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
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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

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

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Notes

  • 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.
Storage: Store baked hamburgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1216mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 4mg