Oven-Baked Burgers
1 1/2 lb ground beef
2 tsp steak sauce
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/8 to 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
6 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
Optional: 6 slices American cheese
Optional: 2 tomatoes, sliced
Optional: 6 leaves lettuce
Optional: 18 dill pickle slices
Heat the oven to 400°.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Blend thoroughly.
Shape the meat mixture into 6 equal patties.
Heat a heavy, oven-safe skillet or grill pan over high heat on the stovetop. Sear the patties for about 2 to 3 min on each side, just enough to brown.
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for about 10 to 15 min longer, or until the burgers reach a food-safe internal temperature of at least 160°.
Serve the burgers on split toasted buns with optional cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and pickle slices, and the condiments of choice.
