Name: Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers: Better Than Your Favorite Diner!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 2 large yellow onions, paper-thin sliced; 4 brioche burger buns; 4 slices American cheese; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; Dill pickle slices; Yellow mustard

Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers: Better Than Your Favorite Diner!

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A classic American smash burger featuring paper-thin caramelized onions smashed into juicy beef on a hot griddle.

Author: Luna
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 burgers
Category: Main Dish
Method: Griddle
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef (80/20)

2 large yellow onions, paper-thin sliced

4 brioche burger buns

4 slices American cheese

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp unsalted butter

Dill pickle slices

Yellow mustard

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Instructions

1. Heat a griddle or cast-iron skillet to medium-high.

2. Divide beef into four 4oz balls.

3. Place beef on griddle and season with salt and pepper.

4. Pile a large handful of onions on each beef ball.

5. Smash the onions and beef firmly with a spatula.

6. Cook 2 minutes, then flip so onions are on the bottom.

7. Place cheese on beef and stack buns on top to steam.

8. Assemble once onions are browned and serve with pickles.

Notes

Use a mandoline for the thinnest onions possible.

Do not use oil; let the beef fat do the work.

Steam the buns for a soft, diner-style texture.

Find it online: https://www.elitesrecipes.com/oklahoma-fried-onion-burgers/