Easy Burgers In The Oven
These juicy oven-baked burgers are a mess-free, hands-off way to make your favorite comfort food. No grease splatter, no flipping, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef 90/10 preferred
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices American or cheddar cheese
- 8 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: mushrooms bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, mayo
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with dried onion, garlic, crushed fennel, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into patties. Press a slight indentation in the center of each.
- Place patties on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160°F.
- Add cheese slices during the last minute of baking and let them melt.
- Toast hamburger buns under the broiler or wrap them in foil and warm in the oven.
- Assemble burgers with your favorite toppings and sauces.
Notes
- For leaner burgers, use a wire rack to allow grease to drip away.
- Want a gluten-free option? Use lettuce wraps or gluten-free buns.
- Patties can be frozen raw and baked directly from frozen—just add 5 more minutes.
- Customize seasoning with smoked paprika, Italian herbs, or cayenne for a spicy kick.