The Ultimate Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers
Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers are incredibly, unbelievably easy to make and insanely, irresistibly delicious. The key to creating these mouth-watering burgers, as featured in Cook’s Country, is to smash thinly sliced onions into, into the ground beef before cooking. The result? Golden, caramelized onions embedded in, in a perfectly cooked burger!
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4-8 slices American cheese
- Mayo, mustard, and pickles, for serving
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Onions
Combine the onion slices and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Toss to combine well. Transfer the onions to a colander and let them sit for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. This will draw out excess moisture. After 30 minutes, transfer the onions to a clean dish towel. Gather the edges together and squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the onions. Do this over the sink or a large bowl because the onions will release quite a bit of liquid.
Step 2: Form the Patties
Divide the onions into 4 separate mounds on a rimmed baking sheet. Form the beef into 4 lightly packed balls. Place the beef balls on top of the onion mounds and flatten the beef firmly (use your palm) so the onion adheres to the beef. The patties should measure about 4 inches in diameter. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Cook the Burgers
Melt the butter with the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Using a large spatula, transfer the patties to the skillet, onion side down. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the onions turn a deep golden brown and begin to crisp around the edges. Flip the burgers, increase the heat to high, and cook until well-browned on the second side, about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add Cheese and Serve
Add 1 or 2 slices of cheese to each burger and let it melt. Spread mayo, mustard, and pickles on the top buns. Then, place each burger on a bottom bun. Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
Enjoy these juicy, flavorful Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers with your favorite sides. These burgers are perfect, perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to impress!
