Description
Oklahoma onion burgers deliver hearty Midwestern comfort with thin patties smashed with caramelized onions. Crisp edges and juicy centers make these classic diner-style burgers a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 potato buns
Seasonings:
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- 4 slices American cheese
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, create ultra-thin onion slices, ensuring uniform transparency and delicate cuts.
- Gently shape ground beef into four perfectly round, equal-sized spheres without compressing meat too tightly.
- Preheat cast-iron griddle or heavy skillet to medium-high heat (around 425°F) for optimal caramelization.
- Place beef balls onto hot surface, immediately pressing down firmly with spatula to create crispy, lacy-edged patties, generously covering each with gossamer-thin onion layers.
- Allow patties to sear undisturbed for approximately 2 minutes, developing deep golden-brown crust and capturing maximum flavor.
- Carefully flip patties, utilizing spatula to scrape and incorporate crispy, caramelized fragments from cooking surface.
- Position hamburger buns directly atop sizzling patties, allowing steam to soften and warm bread.
- Layer cheese over hot patties, letting it melt seamlessly while creating irresistible, gooey texture.
- Transfer burgers to serving plates, ensuring each receives equal portions of melted cheese and caramelized onions.
Notes
- Slice onions paper-thin for maximum caramelization and even distribution across burger patty.
- Use 80/20 ground beef for optimal juiciness and crispy exterior when smashed on hot griddle.
- Pressing beef balls firmly creates signature crispy, lacy edges characteristic of Oklahoma-style burgers.
- Cast iron skillet provides best heat retention and develops deep golden-brown crust during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg