These oven-baked beef patties are tender, juicy, and easy to make with everyday ingredients. Sautéed onion adds flavor, while breadcrumbs, eggs, and a little cream bring the mixture together.
This is the kind of homemade dinner I like to serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or a simple vegetable salad. The patties bake in the oven, so there’s no need to stand over a skillet frying them in batches.
I like using a glass baking dish for this recipe. The patties bake in their juices, and those juices are delicious spooned over your side dish.
What Are Beef Patties?
These homemade beef patties are inspired by Eastern European kotlety: ground meat mixed with onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, then shaped into individual patties.
Unlike a simple burger patty, they have a softer texture from the added ingredients. Here, they’re baked and served as a main dish with your favorite sides.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with simple ingredients.
- Baked in the oven without pan-frying the patties.
- Flavored with sautéed onion, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Easy to pair with potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
- Suitable for making ahead and freezing.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: Use freshly ground beef or grind your own beef at home.
- Onion: Finely chop and sauté the onion before adding it to the mixture. This softens the onion and brings out its flavor.
- Eggs: Help hold the patties together.
- Fine dry breadcrumbs: Use plain breadcrumbs or plain dried bread crushed into fine crumbs.
- Cream: The original recipe uses cream with 20% fat. In the US, light cream is the closest option.
- Seasonings: Salt, garlic powder, paprika, and any additional seasonings you enjoy.
How to Make Oven-Baked Beef Patties
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare an oven-safe glass baking dish or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Cook the onion
Finely chop the onion. Sauté it in a skillet with a little cooking oil until softened and golden. Let it cool slightly.
3. Mix the ingredients
Place the ground beef in a large bowl. Add the eggs, breadcrumbs, cream, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and any additional seasonings.
Add the cooled onion and mix gently by hand until evenly combined. Avoid working the mixture longer than necessary.
4. Shape the patties
Shape the mixture into evenly sized patties and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Leave a little space between them.
5. Bake
Bake for approximately 25–35 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the patties. Check that the center reaches 160°F (71°C) with a food thermometer.
6. Serve
Serve the oven-baked beef patties warm with mashed potatoes, rice, buckwheat, or vegetables. Spoon a little of the cooking juices over the patties or your side dish.
Tips for Tender Beef Patties
- Keep the onion finely chopped. Small pieces blend more evenly into the ground beef mixture.
- Let the onion cool slightly. Add it once it is no longer hot.
- Mix gently. Stop once the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Make the patties a similar size. This helps them cook at the same rate.
- Avoid overbaking. Start checking toward the end of the suggested cooking time and use a thermometer to confirm doneness.
What to Serve with Beef Patties
Try these oven-baked beef patties with:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Steamed rice
- Cooked buckwheat
- Roasted vegetables
- A cucumber and tomato salad
- Steamed green beans
For a simple dinner, choose one starch and one vegetable side. For more ideas, try my fluffy bulgur wheat or this Korean cucumber salad.
Oven-Baked Beef Patties
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare an oven-safe glass baking dish or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sauté the chopped onion in a skillet with a little cooking oil until softened and golden. Let cool slightly.
- Combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, cream, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cooled onion in a large bowl. Add any optional seasonings. Mix gently until evenly combined.
- Shape into 6–8 evenly sized patties and arrange in a single layer in the prepared dish.
- Bake for approximately 25–35 minutes, depending on thickness, until the center reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Serve warm with your favorite sides and spoon over some of the cooking juices.
Notes
- The original recipe uses 20% cream; light cream is the closest US equivalent.
- Measure breadcrumbs by weight for consistency.
- Mix only until combined and avoid overbaking.
- Cooking time varies with the size of the patties and the baking dish.
- The yield refers to individual patties, not servings (6–8 patties, depending on size).
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerate leftover oven-baked beef patties within 2 hours of cooking. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat covered in the oven or microwave until the center reaches 165°F (74°C). A little water or broth can help keep them moist during reheating.
For longer storage, freeze the cooled cooked patties in a freezer-safe container with parchment between the layers. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my beef patties dry?
Very lean ground beef and overbaking can make the patties dry. Keep the onion and cream in the mixture, and check the internal temperature so you can remove them once they are cooked.
Do I need to cook the onion first?
For this recipe, yes. Sautéing softens the onion and adds flavor. Let it cool slightly before mixing it with the beef.
Can I use store-bought ground beef?
Yes. You can use ground beef from the store or grind your own beef at home.
Can I bake them on a baking sheet?
Yes. A parchment-lined baking sheet works, although I prefer a glass baking dish for this recipe. Cooking time may vary with the pan and the thickness of the patties.
What cream should I use?
Light cream is the closest US equivalent to the 20% cream used in the original recipe. If using heavy cream, keep the same quantity; it will make the mixture slightly richer.
Can I freeze these beef patties?
Yes. Cooked oven-baked beef patties can be cooled and frozen in a freezer-safe container. You can also freeze uncooked patties in a single layer before transferring them to a freezer bag. Thaw in the refrigerator before baking.
How do I know when they are done?
Use a food thermometer inserted into the center of a patty. Ground beef patties should reach 160°F (71°C), according to the FoodSafety.gov safe minimum internal temperature chart.