Grilling season might not be here yet, but the good news is that you can cook Hamburgers in the Oven 365 days a year! I’ve got the trick to keeping them tender and juicy even with lean ground beef seasoned to perfection.

Key Ingredients

You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.

Lean Ground Beef. I use 93% lean.
Olive Oil. You can leave this out if you’re using 85% lean ground beef.
Hamburger Seasoning. The perfect way to make hamburgers in the oven taste like something special.
Homemade Hamburger Buns. Or keep it low carb by serving the patties in lettuce wraps or Burger Bowl style.
Toppings. You know the drill! Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, etc. Or get fancy with caramelized onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, sliced avocado, etc.

How to Make Hamburgers in the Oven

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Prepare. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and start preheating it to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Make the Ground Beef Mixture. Use your hands to combine the ground beef, oil, and seasoning. Don’t overwork it—gently mix without squeezing and smashing.

Form the Patties. Shape the patties and divide them between the baking sheets. (Yes, you could cram them all onto one, but you want space between them so they don’t steam!)

Bake. Place the pans in the oven and cook hamburgers for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the burgers reach 140 to 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. For even cooking, switch the pan positions halfway through the cooking time—this is when you can add the cheese too.

Serve. Rest for a few minutes after taking the hamburgers out of the oven, then slide them onto buns and add your favorite toppings. ENJOY!

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What to Serve with Oven-Baked Hamburgers

Here are some of my favorite pairings!

Fries. Since your oven will be occupied, make a batch of Air Fryer French Fries or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.
Chips. These Air Fryer Spicy Dill Pickle Chips are the G.O.A.T.
Salad. For a cookout-style side, serve your burgers with this Healthy Potato Salad.
Veggie Fries. Root veggie fans will flip for these easy Parsnip Fries.