Why Baking Hamburgers In The Oven Is The Best Method

Though baking burgers in an oven may seem blasphemous to some grill masters, an oven-baked burger can be just as tasty as a grill top patty if executed properly.

Baking your patties is much less hands-on than grilling. Simply place your patties on a pan in a preheated oven and cook until done — no flipping or checking required.

To prepare burgers for baking, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and put a wire rack on top. The patties will cook on the rack and the excess grease will drip onto the foil.

In terms of temperature, you'll want to set your oven to 375 or 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook until your beef hits an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once cooked, you need only remove the foil or paper and give your rack a quick wash. No stove top stains to deal with, just a batch of tasty burgers.