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Four juicy baked beef patties topped with melted yellow cheddar cheese on a baking sheet.

Cheesy Baked Meat Patties

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg , lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix by hand until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat to maintain a tender texture.
  4. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties approximately 1-inch thick.
  5. Place patties on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 71°C (160°F).
  6. Place one slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and return to the oven for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.