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Sheet Pan Burgers

By: Alyona Demyanchuk
Sheet pan burgers in the oven saved many dinner nights! Especially when you don't have a grill. Simply smash the burgers on a sheet pan and broil! This hamburger recipe makes the most flavorful patties, and they couldn't be easier!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 burgers
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American

Equipment

Ingredients

Hamburger Patties:

  • 2 lbs ground beef , (I used 85% lean/15% fat)
  • 1 egg
  • 6 small cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Burgers:

  • 8 hamburger buns
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • 1/2 head Romaine lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion
  • Additional Toppings: mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles

Instructions

  • Line a 21x14 sheet pan with parchment paper or grease it with cooking spray. Set aside.
    image of a 21x14 pan for sheet pan burgers
  • Make the hamburger patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 pounds ground beef, 1 egg, 6 cloves crushed garlic, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix well with your hands until the mixture gets sticky and holds together.
    image of hamburger meat for oven baked burgers
  • Pat down the beef mixture in the bowl. Score and indent the top with your hand to resemble 8 pie slices. Shape each piece to make balls.
    image of how to shape the perfect hamburger patties
  • Evenly space the balls over the sheet pan and smash each burger with your hand. Fix and flatten the sides with your fingers to make a round patty about 4-5 inches wide.
    image of flattening a hamburger patty on a sheet pan
  • Put the pan of burgers on the middle rack of your oven and set the broiler on high. Cook for 8-10 minutes, then flip and broil for 3-5 minutes more. The internal temperature should read 165°F.
    image of oven baked hamburger patties being flipped over with a spatula
  • Once the burgers are done, turn off the oven and place a slice of American cheese over each burger. Return the burgers to the oven and allow the cheese to melt for 1 minute.
    image of oven baked burgers with melted American cheese on a sheet pan (zoomed in)
  • Serve each burger in a hamburger bun with lettuce, tomatoes, and sliced onions. Top with mayonnaise, ketchup, or pickles if desired.

Notes

  • These oven baked burgers have been made multiple times. I have some photographed in brioche buns and others in homemade hamburger buns made with sourdough and freshly milled flour. 
  • I recommend a larger 21x14 pan to fit all the hamburger patties. Patties take up more space once flattened. 
  • If you prefer to oven bake the hamburger patties, you can do that at 400°F for 8 minutes, then flip them and finish them under the broiler for 4-5 minutes. 
  • Feel free to omit the cheese and wrap the hamburger patty in lettuce for a gluten-free and dairy-free option. 
Nutrition Facts
Sheet Pan Burgers
Serving Size
 
1 assembled burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
514
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
122
mg
41
%
Sodium
 
1116
mg
49
%
Potassium
 
603
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
 
3896
IU
78
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
330
mg
33
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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