Oklahoma Onion Burger
Smashing a beef patty into onions results in golden caramelized onions embedded in a perfectly cooked, juicy burger.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Certified Angus Beef ® ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 large Vidalia® Onion or yellow onion, cut in half and sliced super thin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, beef fat or bacon fat
- 4 soft burger buns
- 4 slices American cheese (optional)
- yellow mustard to taste (optional)
Directions
Combine salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne to create a signature burger seasoning. Portion ground beef evenly into 4 loosely packed balls. Preheat griddle or cast iron skillet to medium high. Working with one or two burgers at a time works best. Add oil or fat to cooking surface and spread evenly. When oil begins to smoke, add 1/4 the onions; sear 1 minute and top with one ball of beef. Smash burger ball into onion with back of metal spatula with no holes to make a round patty less than 1/2-inch (1.25 centimeters) thick on top of onions. Season burger with a sprinkling of burger seasoning. Allow onion and burger to develop a deep brown sear, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip. Top with more seasoning to taste, a smear of mustard (optional) and top half of bun; sear until burger is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes (160° F / 71° C internal temperature). Toast bottom bun half on flattop. Flip bottom bun onto a plate and stack with cheese and burger.
Main Products
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt 16 oz
Lowes Foods Onion Powder 2 oz
Lowes Foods Garlic Powder 2.5 oz
Lowes Foods Paprika 3 oz
Spice Bazaar Cayenne Pepper 2.24 oz
Sweet Yellow Onion (Avg. 0.5lb)
Lowes Foods 100% Pure Vegetable Oil 24 oz
Lowes Foods Hamburger Buns 8 Pk
Kraft 2% Milk American Cheese Singles 16 Count 10.7 oz
Lowes Foods Yellow Mustard 8 oz