Hamburgers in the Oven
These Hamburgers in the Oven deliver 32g protein and 274 calories per serving—a lean, controlled-calorie option for cutting phases. The recipe yields 6 servings from quick oven cooking, making it efficient for batch prep. Build this when you need high protein with minimal calories for sustained fat loss during training.
Ingredients
- •93/7 Ground Beef(907g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
Instructions
- 1Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2Place the ground beef in a medium bowl. Top with the oil and hamburger seasoning. With your hands, gently combine, then shape into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick. Divide the patties between the two baking sheets, leaving plenty of space between each (place no more than 4 patties per sheet to allow room for the juices to release.
- 3Bake the hamburgers in the oven until they register 140°F to 145°F for medium, about 8 to 10 minutes, switching the pans' positions on the upper and lower racks halfway through. If you'd like to add cheese, place it on top of the patties halfway through cooking.
- 4Transfer the burges to a plate. Let rest a few minutes then serve on buns with any desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
274
calories
32g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 5.0g
- Sodium
- 100 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
6 servings per batch · ~156g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Hamburgers in the Oven have per serving?
Each serving contains 32g of protein and 274 calories, with 16g fat and 0g carbs. This is a zero-carb option maximizing protein-to-calorie ratio for carb-restricted approaches.
How long does Hamburgers in the Oven take to prepare?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 6 servings in a single stovetop-based batch. You'll have six individual portions ready from minimal active cooking time.
Is Hamburgers in the Oven good for fat loss?
At 274 calories and 32g protein per serving with zero carbs, these burgers are highly effective for strict fat-loss phases or low-carb cutting protocols. The caloric efficiency allows you to stay in a deficit without sacrificing satiety from protein.
