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Broiled Burgers

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by Vered DeLeeuwUpdated Jun 19, 2025
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5 from 20 votes

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These broiled burgers are juicy and flavorful. Simply mix the meat with spices, shape it into patties, and broil for three minutes on each side. I like to top them with sautéed onions and smoked Gouda. You can use your favorite toppings.

Two broiled burgers are served on a white plate.

These broiled burgers have a wonderful smoky flavor thanks to smoked paprika and a topping of melted smoked gouda. The combination of well-seasoned beef and melted cheese is phenomenal. The broiler is a great tool for cooking hamburgers. Just keep an eye on them to make sure they don't become overcooked.

Ingredients and Substitutions

The ingredients needed to broil burgers.

See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on the ingredients.

  • Ground beef: I use lean ground beef (85/15). A leaner mixture will result in dry hamburgers, so I don't recommend it.
  • To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sometimes, I use chili powder instead of smoked paprika. You can use ¼ cup of finely diced onions and a tablespoon of fresh minced garlic instead of the powders.
  • Sauteed onions: These are an optional topping, but I highly recommend them. They greatly enhance the flavor of these burgers. If you don't have them on hand, you can use one of two recipes - sauteed onions or caramelized onions.
  • Cheese: Smoked Gouda is wonderful in this recipe. Other tasty options include extra-sharp cheddar cheese and smoked cheddar.

Instructions

The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.

Gently work the spices into the meat. Divide the seasoned ground beef into four portions and shape them into patties. Arrange the patties in a cast-iron skillet. Gently push down on the center of each patty to create a dimple.

Four dimpled burgers in a skillet.

Broil the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on your preferred degree of doneness. I broil them for 3 minutes per side. Note that the USDA recommends cooking ground meat to an internal temperature of 160°F.

The burgers are ready in the skillet.

Turn the oven off. Top each burger with sautéed onions and cheese, and return the pan to the still-hot oven to melt the cheese. Serve immediately.

The burgers were topped with onions and melted cheese.

5 stars rating.These were the best burgers I've ever made. Thank you!
Sewqueen 
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Recipe Tips

  • To avoid dense burgers, try to handle the meat lightly during all steps of this recipe, including seasoning the meat and shaping the patties. They'll still taste great even if they're a bit dense, but they're better and juicier if you're gentle.
  • The reason we make a shallow dimple in each burger is that this helps prevent them from puffing too much and losing their shape. This is not 100% foolproof, and as you can see in the photo below, my burgers sometimes slightly puff up, but the dimples do minimize that.
Slightly puffed burgers in a skillet.

Recipe FAQs

Can you cook hamburgers in the oven?

Yes! Frying or grilling works best to create a wonderful crust on the patties, sealing the juices in. These grilled burgers are super juicy! But broiled burgers, while not as browned, are also very good, and broiling is easier than grilling or pan-frying.
As for baked hamburgers, they are delicious and super easy, but they are the least juicy of all these cooking options.

I need these to be dairy-free. Can I skip the cheese?

Yes. The cheese greatly enhances them, but they are very good without it. I do encourage you to top them with sautéed onions, especially if you skip the cheese.

What type of ground beef should I use?

Admittedly, using freshly ground chuck is always best. But I find that these well-seasoned burgers, made with vacuum-packed 85/15 ground beef, are just as good as the fancy ones I sometimes order at upscale restaurants.

How long can I keep the leftovers?

You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power. Start with about 30 seconds per side per patty and see if they're heated through.

You can also freeze the completely cooled leftovers in freezer bags for up to three months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge and reheat them in the microwave.

Serving Suggestions

I don't bother with buns when serving these burgers. It's been a long time since I had any kind of bread. Sure, cloud bread and 90-second bread can serve as buns. But I find that bunless burgers are just as enjoyable.

As for side dishes, not surprisingly, these broiled burgers are great with fries. I often serve them with jicama fries or zucchini fries, especially when I have leftovers of these fries that I can quickly reheat.

They also pair well with homemade coleslaw, creamy cucumber salad, or cucumber vinegar salad.

Recipe Card

Broiled burgers are served on a white plate.
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Broiled Burgers with Cheese and Onions

These broiled burgers are juicy and flavorful. Simply mix the meat with spices, shape it into patties, and broil for three minutes per side.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef - 85/15; see notes below
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt - or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup sauteed onions
  • 4 ounces gouda cheese - smoked, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler on high and position an oven rack directly (3-4 inches) below the heating element.
    An oven rack placed four inches below the heating element.
  • Sprinkle the Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika on the meat. Work the spices gently and evenly into the meat.
    Ground beef and spices in a bowl.
  • Divide the seasoned meat into four 4-ounce portions and gently shape them into patties, 3.5 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick.
    Shaping the burgers.
  • Arrange the patties in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Push down on the center of each patty to create a dimple. This will help the burgers stay flat as they cook.
    Four dimpled burgers in a skillet.
  • Broil the burgers to medium, about 3 minutes per side (see notes below).
    Slightly puffed burgers in a skillet.
  • Turn the oven off, top each patty with sauteed onions and cheese, and return the pan to the still-warm oven for just a few seconds, until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
    The burgers were topped with onions and melted cheese.

Notes

  • The USDA recommends cooking ground meat to an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • A good alternative to smoked Gouda is extra-sharp cheddar or smoked cheddar. 
  • I use lean (85/15) ground beef. A leaner mixture will result in dry hamburgers, so I don't recommend it.
  • You can use ¼ cup of finely diced onions and a tablespoon of fresh minced garlic instead of the powders.
  • To avoid dense burgers, try to handle the meat lightly during all steps of this recipe, including seasoning the meat and shaping the patties.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power. Start with about 30 seconds per side per patty and see if they're heated through.
  • You can also freeze the completely cooled leftovers in freezer bags for up to three months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge and reheat them in the microwave.

Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 1 burger | Calories: 354 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Sodium: 588 mg

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  1. Sewqueen says

    July 05, 2023 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    These were the best burgers I've ever made. Thank you!

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    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      July 05, 2023 at 11:55 am

      Yay! So glad you liked them!

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