Burgers In The Oven + Secret Tip

Skip the grill and still get juicy burgers from your oven. Learn the simple trick to stop patties from shrinking and serve a no-fuss dinner your whole crew will love.

Burgers in the oven are a simple, no-fuss, easy meal idea. Prep your hamburger patties and toss them into a preheated oven. Juicy, flavorful burgers waiting for you to pile on the toppings. Oven-cooked burgers are a breeze to make.

No flipping or hovering over a skillet is needed. A truly simple way to make burgers. Best of all.. this recipe is awesome for when you have a crowd to feed. Also, check out our White Castle burger sliders. Pair your burgers with your usual toppings, a side of French fries onion rings, or even some sweet potato fries. Ring the dinner bell and enjoy a burger that takes minimal effort to make.

Also try our Blackstone Smash Burgers they are so if you own a flattop griddle. Or you can try our Instant Pot Crumble Burgers.

Why This Works…

The oven becomes your grill without the flare-ups — and you can walk away while it cooks.

• Easy prep and easy to prepare the hamburger meat.
• Hands-off cooking.
• For baked burgers, you toss in a baking dish and let it handle the rest.
• Juicy burgers that are not dry or shrunk to a hockey puck size. Oven-baked burgers are
• Versatile in seasoning the burger. Feel free to season as you would prefer.

Ground Beef – “we use 90/10 ground beef to strike the balance: enough fat for flavor, not so much that the patties get greasy.

Seasonings – we use just salt and black pepper to flavor the oven-baked burgers. Feel free to use onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, season salt, Cajun seasoning, or whatever you prefer in terms of flavor. Or use a burger seasoning you know and love.

Buns and Toppings – These are optional. But we love to toast our buns and add lettuce, ketchup, mustard, pickles, etc. If you like a cheeseburger then add a slice of cheddar cheese to the end of the cooking process of the juicy burgers in the oven. Let the cheese get nice and melted.

Variations

Burger Patty – You can also swap in ground turkey or chicken — just keep in mind they’ll cook a bit faster and may need a light spray of oil to stay moist.”

Slice of Cheese – Add a slice of cheese to transform a burger into a cheeseburger. Cheddar cheese, Swiss, Pepper Jack, mozzarella, or any other type of cheese you prefer works. Add the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to the juicy hamburgers.

Steak Sauce or BBQ Sauce – Feel free to mix in a bit of steak sauce or even BBQ sauce to the hamburger patty meat for added flavor to the mixture. Alternatively, you can also cook the burgers for the last 5 minutes of the oven’s cooking time for added flavor.

Favorite Burger Toppings – Pile on lettuce, tomatoes, pickle, red onion, sliced bacon, secret sauce, caramelized onions, soft-boiled egg, etc. Feel free to make this quick meal idea as simple or as elaborate as you would like. This is an easy dinner recipe that you can honestly top any way you want.

Tips On How To Make Hamburger Patties

Here are some tips for making hamburger patties. Learn how to make hamburger patties perfectly every time. This is the best burger recipe, hands down when it comes to simplicity and allowing the meat to be the star.

• Crumble the burger in a bowl.
• Add a little salt and pepper to the meat and gently mix with your hands.
• Grab a bit of the meat, and then form a patty in your hand.
• Do not press the burgers too tightly as this will make them dense and heavy.
• Pro tip: pressing a small thumb-indent in each patty helps them cook evenly and keeps the edges from curling.
• Cook hamburgers in oven as directed.

How to Make

Full directions on how to make this burger in the oven recipe are in the printable recipe card. This is a visual walk through.

Start by seasoning your meat, and then shaping into patties. We did four patties with one pound of ground beef.

Place burgers in a preheated oven and cook for 20-25 minutes or until your burgers are fully cooked. Depending on size of burgers and thickness varies in cook time.

If you want to add cheese to make oven baked cheeseburgers add on in the last 2 minutes. Remove from oven.

Add to a toasted bun, and pile high with all your fixings.

How to Toast Hamburger Buns

1. In a skillet on the stove, heat on medium heat, and add a drizzle of oil.
2. Place the buns in the skillet, rub them with oil, and press them down lightly.
3. Let the center of the buns cook for a couple of minutes, and then remove them when toasted.
4. Than serve!

Storing Leftovers (and Re-heating Without Sacrificing Juiciness)

While fresh is best, these reheated patties are still great layered in a salad or chopped into a sandwich the next day.

To be honest, burgers are always best served fresh and warm. If you happen to prefer to save some back just store in a container in the fridge. It will last 2-3 days.

Reheat in the microwave or warm up in a skillet on medium-low heat. Both methods work great.

Practical notes

Common questions on how to cook burgers in the oven, with answers to help you have success with this burger in oven recipe.

How long to cook burgers?

We found that right at 20 minutes the burgers in the oven where ready. Now, depending on the thickness of your burgers the cook time could vary. You want to ensure there is no pink and the juices run clear.

Can this be a cheeseburger recipe?

Right before pulling your burgers out of the oven, add some sliced cheese on top of each burger. It will then become a cheeseburger and the oven melts it nicely. Then pile on a bun and dive in.

Can we double this recipe?

Feel free to make a larger batch of burgers if you want. You can place on a rimmed baking sheet and make a large batch. This is a great way to cook tons of burgers in a fraction of time and you get the hands off approach.

How to season burgers?

A simple salt and pepper works great when you use quality beef. Or reach for your usual store bought burger rub, or slather on some BBQ sauce. The choice is yours how to season your beef.

Can we make these next day and reheat them without losing juiciness?

Yes — you can fully bake the patties ahead of time, let them cool, then store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through. To maintain juiciness, you can add a drop of water and cover loosely with foil.

What’s the best internal temperature for these burger patties in the oven?

For food safety, ground beef should reach at least 160 °F (71 °C). If you prefer medium, aim for about 145-150 °F and let the patties rest 2 minutes — they’ll continue to cook slightly off heat. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.

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Ingredients

Makes 4 burgers

• 1 pound ground beef
• Salt and Pepper

Equipment

• 9×13 Casserole Dish

Method

1. Take your ground beef and crumble up in a bowl. Then you will lightly season with salt and pepper. Mix it up with your hands.
2. Shape the ground beef into 4 hamburger patties and place in a baking pan.
3. Press a hollow center in the center of your burgers. This will help prevent them from shrinking as they bake.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until your hamburger is fully cooked.
5. Add cheese to your burgers the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. It will melt the cheese perfectly.
6. Then serve the burgers on buns, with your favorite toppings.

Kitchen notes

Toasting Buns –

We add a little oil to a pan on the stove and heat on medium. Once hot place the bun open faced down, and let it toast the inside for a few minutes. Remove and place with burger patty. Making Large Batch – You can make as many hamburgers as you would like. We just prefer to make for a crowd. Just use a rimmed pan, to catch the grease that bakes off. Seasoning – You can use any seasonings you want to flavor your burgers. We just enjoy salt and pepper for this burgers in oven recipe.