Description
This Baked Hamburgers recipe features juicy ground beef patties seasoned with savory spices and A-1 steak sauce, baked to perfection in the oven. The use of a wire rack ensures excess fat drips away, resulting in a deliciously crusted, non-greasy burger. Topped with melted American cheese and served on toasted buns with fresh classic toppings, these burgers are a simple and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers
- 1½ pounds ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat blend)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons A-1 steak sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices American cheese (removed from plastic wrappers)
For Serving
- 6 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Thin onion slices
- Dill pickle slices
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up, then place a wire rack over the sheet. This setup allows fat to drip away from the burgers, helping them develop a flavorful crust without becoming greasy.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with mayonnaise, A-1 steak sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Gently mix the ingredients together ensuring even distribution but take care not to overwork the meat, which can toughen the patties.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the meat mixture evenly into six portions. With your hands, form each portion into round patties about 3½ to 4 inches in diameter and approximately ½ inch thick. Arrange the patties on the wire rack, spacing them slightly apart to allow even baking.
- Bake the Burgers: Put the baking sheet with racks and patties into the preheated oven. Bake the patties for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each one over and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes. In the final 2 to 3 minutes of baking, place a slice of American cheese atop each patty to melt.
- Check Doneness and Serve: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the burgers have reached an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for safe and well-done beef. Remove from the oven and assemble your burgers on buns with desired toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Using a wire rack during baking helps the patties cook evenly and reduces grease.
- Do not overmix the meat to keep the burgers tender and juicy.
- Check internal temperature for food safety; 160°F is recommended for ground beef.
- Feel free to customize toppings to your preference.
- Leftover burgers can be reheated in the oven or skillet to retain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked hamburgers, oven-baked burgers, ground beef patties, American cheeseburgers, easy burger recipe
