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Oklahoma Onion Delight

Oklahoma Onion Delight

Make crispy Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers with smashed onions & melty cheese in 45 minutes. Simple, savory comfort food recipe.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large yellow or white onion peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt for the onions
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4-8 slices American cheese or your favorite melty cheese
  • to taste Mayonnaise for serving
  • to taste mustard for serving
  • to taste pickles for serving
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Colander
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Spatula
  • Hamburger buns toasted

Method
 

  1. Toss thinly sliced onions with salt in a colander and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Squeeze the onions in a kitchen towel to remove excess liquid.
  3. Divide squeezed onions into four equal mounds and form four loose balls with the ground beef.
  4. Press each beef ball onto an onion mound to create patties, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter and oil.
  6. Place patties onion-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving.
  7. Flip patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, then add cheese on top to melt.
  8. Toast the hamburger buns and assemble the burgers with mayo, mustard, pickles, and the cheesy patties.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A burger that will satisfy your cravings!
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