Oven Baked Beef Burgers

How to Make Oven Baked Beef Burgers

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   Step 1: Preheat oven and mix the meat

   Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl combine the ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder; gently mix with your hands or a fork until just combined—avoid overworking to keep burgers tender.

   For this step

   • 1 1/4 lbGround beef (80/20)
   • 1 tspKosher salt
   • 1 tspFreshly ground black pepper
   • 1 tbspWorcestershire sauce
   • 1 tspGarlic powder
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   Step 2: Form patties and chill

   Divide the mixture into four even portions (about 5–5.5 oz / 140–155 g each) and gently form into patties about 3/4–1 inch thick with a slight dimple in the center. Place patties on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or a lightly oiled wire rack set over a sheet; refrigerate for 10 minutes to help them hold shape.
   
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   Step 3: Bake no-flip and add cheese

   Bake the patties on the center rack at 425°F (220°C) for 18–22 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F (71°C) for well-done (reduce time slightly for lower doneness). During the last 1–2 minutes of baking, place a slice of cheddar on each patty and return to the oven just long enough to melt.

   For this step

   • 4 slicesCheddar cheese slices
   
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   Step 4: Rest and assemble

   Remove the patties from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 3–5 minutes so juices redistribute. Toast buns if desired, then assemble burgers with the rested patty, tomato slices, lettuce or other toppings, and your favorite condiments.

   For this step

   • 4 bunsHamburger buns
   • 1 mediumTomato, sliced

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl combine the ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder; gently mix with your hands or a fork until just combined—avoid overworking to keep burgers tender.
2. Divide the mixture into four even portions (about 5–5.5 oz / 140–155 g each) and gently form into patties about 3/4–1 inch thick with a slight dimple in the center. Place patties on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or a lightly oiled wire rack set over a sheet; refrigerate for 10 minutes to help them hold shape.
3. Bake the patties on the center rack at 425°F (220°C) for 18–22 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F (71°C) for well-done (reduce time slightly for lower doneness). During the last 1–2 minutes of baking, place a slice of cheddar on each patty and return to the oven just long enough to melt.
4. Remove the patties from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 3–5 minutes so juices redistribute. Toast buns if desired, then assemble burgers with the rested patty, tomato slices, lettuce or other toppings, and your favorite condiments.