Why you’ll love this baked hamburgers recipe
The big game is right around the corner, and I’m dying to know what everyone is planning to eat. I could care less who’s playing. It’s all about the food for me. We all know there will be snacks, but when I’m hosting I always try to serve something filling – and these perfectly cooked burgers are my go-to choice.
This recipe makes 12 burgers, which makes it perfect for hosting, and you can cook them in the oven, which means you won’t miss any of the game and there won’t be any running out to the grill in the snow.
The key is cooking them in the oven is cooling rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. This lets the air circulate all the way around each patty so they cook evenly while allowing the grease to drip below, just like a grill.
More game day favorites: dairy free potato skins / quick & easy beer chili / fried onion strings
Ingredient notes:
- Ground chuck (80/20) – The fat content here matters. 80/20 keeps the burgers juicy as they bake. Anything fattier might cause a buildup of grease.
- Granulated garlic – I find it easiest to just use granulated or garlic powder to make burgers, but you can use fresh minced garlic if you want.
- Mustard – I always add a little bit to my burgers. It adds a subtle tang and helps bind the patties.
- Hot sauce – This is totally optional, but it adds a nice kick without making the burgers really spicy.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
Melissa’s tips & tricks
- Make sure your rack is oven safe. Not all cooling racks are safe to put in the oven. If your rack has a non-stick coating, make sure it’s safe to use in the oven (not all of them are) or opt for a stainless steel or aluminum rack instead.
- Weigh your patties. Use a kitchen scale to make sure your patties are the same size for even cooking. You want each patty to be 4 ounces or ¼ pound.
- Use a meat thermometer. The easiest way to check for doneness is to use a thermometer. 155˚F–160˚F is medium. 165˚-170˚F will be well done.
- How to serve: I like to create an assemble your own bar so my guests can choose their own toppings – starting with burgers and buns on one side, leading through the different toppings and, on the other end, condiments and napkins.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — and they turn out great. Baking at a high temperature (425˚F) gives you a nicely browned, juicy patty without any flipping required. The rack setup is the key to making it work.
For medium, take the burgers out of the oven when the center reaches 155˚F–160˚F. This should take about 15 minutes. For well done, the center should be 165˚F, so you’ll need to add a few minutes of cook time – about 5 more minutes.
The patties can be formed and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking — just keep them covered and separate with pieces of parchment paper if you need to stack them.
More beef recipes: shredded beef tacos / grilled beef satay / bolognese sauce / Guinness braised beef / Greek meatballs / diner style cheeseburgers
Baked Hamburgers
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 3 pounds lean ground beef, 80/20
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, or garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 – 2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F and place an oven-safe cooling rack into a cookie sheet. This allows the air to circulate under the patties, and lets them cook more evenly.
- Make your burger patties. Mix the ground beef with the yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, granulated garlic, hot sauce and salt & pepper until evenly combined.Then, divide and shape into quarter pound burger patties.
- Bake your burgers. Place the patties onto the rack and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155˚F – 160˚F for medium or 165˚F – 170˚F for well done.* Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.If you want to add cheese, do this with about 2 minutes left in cooking time to give it time to melt.Remove burgers from oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Great recipe*** Upon reading some of the comments that don’t agree…I wonder what they did to not follow through with the instructions. The burgers came out delicious and I must admit that I made them on a whim, not actually thinking that they would be so good! Juicy, tasty, everything that’s great about a gourmet burger. Will absolutely be making more of them and trying out other recipes from Ms. Melissa
Thank you! From MIAMI 😎
This looks really good and delicious. Thank you for sharing! I made these hamburgers and it turned out yummy! I always prefer cooking bacon in the oven using the oven racks. In this way, the bacon turns out to be more crispy and perfectly cooked, plus you can combine it in several recipes like french fries, pancakes, spaghetti and lot more.
Thank you so much for this recipe! I hosted my daughter’s first birthday party this weekend and my family LOVED these burgers. Even my sister who is a chef was impressed. I lined my baking sheet with foil and cooked as directed on a cooling rack at 425 for 15 minutes. They came out perfectly (and it was easy clean up!) This was a much-needed time saver for me, and the burgers were absolutely delicious. I read some of the previous comments that had problems, but I followed the instructions and had no issues at all. This is definitely a recipe I will use again and again!
I have used this recipe many times.
425 for approx 20-25 mins. They came out wonderful.
they do make some smoke, I live in an apartment building, so the smokes part sucks, but i find if i cover the patties with tented tinfoil, there is much less smoke, so its possible with the other comments that the grease may splatter and that may be the cause of the smoke.
but yes tenting tinfoil helps a lot (not just cover, i find the patties are mushy when fully covered.
but the recipe is great! Thanks!
I didn’t want to grill because of smoke and a nest of baby birds in plant on patio. Didn’t want a greasy mess in kitchen either. I tried this and used a meat thermometer to 160 degrees. They were perfectly done. Plump and juicy!
Loved it the little X takes away pop ups
Added my own seasonings
Not a long read that pop ups bothered anything
Thanks
Those look delicious!
Great recipe. Cooked the patties in a toaster oven for 20 minutes at 425. Turned out perfect and did not stink up the house. Nice and juicy.
Brought back fond memories of my childhood. My mom used to bake hamburgers. I think the baked patties are better than grilled.
Had avocado, lettuce,and tomato with mustard. Ketchup would have ruined the burger.
You need to test your recipes more. 15 mins is raw! It took over 35 mins in my oven
425 is a ridiculous temp to do this. Also if you do not put a baking sheet under the rack, you will indeed set off every fire alarm in your house, and maybe your neighbors too. Cook the burgers between 250 and 300 degrees. Let them cook up slowly, and the will not only be juicy, but the most tender burgers you have ever had. Grills are high heat cook and get it done devices, but if your going to use an oven please do not use grill temps. The reason to oven back a burger is to get a better flavor experience than from a grill. Low and slow they will cook up in 45min to an hour depending on thickness. Use a probe thermometer and when they reach 165 degrees put on the chees for 30secs and take them out to rest for 5 min then serve. Better than any grilled burger you will ever have.
My rating is for Brad’s comment. His temperature and time recommendation worked great. I already knew from previous experience that indoor burgers tend to be ridiculously smoky so I took his advice. My two burgers finished in a cast iron pan at approximately 300° after 45 minutes. Perfection. I had already made my burgers so I can’t speak for the recipe above.
Well you completely changed their recipe!!!