Burgers in the oven

A star rating of 4 out of 5. Learn how to make succulent beef burgers burgers in the oven just four ingredients. Tip 500g beef mince into a bowl with 1 small diced onion and 1 egg, then mix. Carefully roll the mixture into balls, each about the size of a tennis ball.

Set in the palm of your hand and gently squeeze down to flatten into patties about 3cm thick. Make sure all the burgers are the same thickness so that they will cook evenly. Put on a plate, cover with cling film and leave in the fridge to firm up for at least 30 mins. Lightly brush one side of each burger with vegetable oil.

Place the burgers, oil-side down, on the barbecue. Cook for 5 mins until the meat is lightly charred. Don’t move them around or they may stick. Oil the other side, then turn over using tongs. Don’t press down on the meat, as that will squeeze out the juices.