Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef ((85/15))
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili.
  • Gently press the beef mixture into an ungreased glass square 8-inch pan.
  • Bake until cooked through, 12-15 minutes. A meat thermometer should read 160 degrees F.
  • If there's a lot of cooking liquid in the pan, you can drain some. I like to keep it and allow some of it to get absorbed back into the burgers as they rest.
  • Top the cooked meat with the cheese slices, as shown in the video below. Return the pan to the oven and bake just until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the burgers to rest and set for 5 minutes. Cut into four squares and serve.