Broiled hamburgers are the fastest and most delicious way to cook burgers in the oven. In just 6 minutes you’ll have juicy hamburgers ready for the dinner table.
Our recipe for broiling burgers in the oven is family-friendly and is sure to be highly requested again and again. Serve with a variety of hamburger toppings and sides to allow your family to customize their plate to their liking!
Grilled burgers always reign as a household favorite. There’s an unmatched joy in indulging in a perfectly grilled hamburger adorned with all the favorite fixings.
Yet, oven-baked burgers offer a swift alternative that’s just as delicious—particularly during colder months when grilling isn’t feasible. You need not forgo the pleasure of savoring juicy burgers with this method.
Using the broiler to cook can be a quick and easy way for busy families to get dinner on the table. If looking for more simple and fast recipes, check out our Broiled Flank Steak, Broiled Haddock and Broiled Chicken Breast recipes.
How long to broil burgers in oven?
The total cooking time will depend on the thickness of the burgers. Start by broiling for 3 minutes on each side then adjust based on if you want rare, medium or well-done burgers.
If you’re interested in more burger recipes check out – Baked Chicken Burgers, Turkey Burgers in the Oven, Frozen Hamburgers in the Air Fryer, and Cheese Curd Burgers.
Ingredients
- 6 hamburger patties ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided ✅
- 6 gluten-free hamburger buns
- lettuce, tomatoes, red onions optional
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Turn the oven to preheat.
Prep the hamburgers
Place the burgers onto the broiling pan or baking sheet. Season with half of the seasoned salt.
Broil
Broil for 3 minutes then flip and season the other side of the burgers with seasoned salt. Continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the internal temperature hits 140° for a medium burger.
Adjust time for rare or well done. Add the cheese and place the tray back into the oven for about 20 seconds or until the cheese starts to melt.
Serve
Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
Ideas to serve with Broiled Hamburgers
- Pan Fried Sliced Potatoes
- Air Fryer Twice Baked Potato
- Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fries
- Loaded Nacho Fries
- Air Fryer Potato Skins
- Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds
- Instant Pot Green Beans
Frequently Asked Questions
Broiling is a cooking method that uses high, direct heat, typically from an overhead source, such as a broiler in an oven, to cook food. It’s similar to grilling but with heat coming from above rather than below.
Set the oven to the “broil” setting and preheat it. It generally reaches temperatures around 500°F (260°C) for optimal broiling.
Yes, it’s recommended to flip the burgers halfway through the broiling process to ensure even cooking on both sides.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the burgers. For beef, the USDA recommends a minimum internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for ground meat to ensure it’s safe to eat.
It’s best to use a broiler pan or a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil to catch the drippings and prevent excessive smoke or flare-ups.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Flipping the burgers halfway helps to cook both sides of the burgers.
- Make dairy free burgers by removing the cheese or substituting with a dairy-free alternative.
- Swap the seasoning salt with dry ranch seasoning as another flavor option.
More Easy Dinner Recipes
- Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta
- Baked Spaghetti Cups
- Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
- Gluten Free Meatball Sub Sandwiches
- Gluten Free Chicken Enchiladas
- Par Baked Pizza
- Taco Quesadilla
- Kid-Friendly Tater Tot Casserole
- Air Fry Shrimp
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Broiled Hamburgers Recipe
Equipment
- broiling pan or baking sheet
Ingredients
- 6 hamburger patties ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided ✅
- 6 gluten-free hamburger buns
- lettuce, tomatoes, red onions optional
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Turn the oven to preheat.
- Prep the hamburgers. Place the burgers onto the broiling pan or baking sheet. Season with half of the seasoned salt.6 hamburger patties, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided
- ⭐️Broil. Broil for 3 minutes then flip and season the other side of the burgers with seasoned salt. Continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the internal temperature hits 140° for a medium burger. Adjust time for rare or well done. Add the cheese and place the tray back into the oven for about 20 seconds or until the cheese starts to melt.
- Serve. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.6 gluten-free hamburger buns, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions
Notes
Burger Toppings
- Cheese – cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, provolone, Swiss
- Sauteed mushrooms
- Caramelized onions
- Sauces – bbq, honey mustard, ketchup, mustard, chipotle ranch
- Jalapenos
- Avocado slices or guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
- Coleslaw
- Bacon
- Mac and Cheese
- Pineapple
Nutrition
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Abhijit Chavan says
Loved your recipes, will definitely try.