Classic Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger
The Classic Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger is a mouthwatering delight that embodies the spirit of American comfort food, featuring a juicy beef patty topped with sweet, caramelized onions.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef Use high-quality ground beef, ideally with an 80/20 ratio.
- 2 large Yellow Onions Thinly sliced.
- 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning the beef and onions.
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.
- 4 pieces Hamburger Buns Soft buns that can hold the juiciness of the burger.
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For frying the onions.
- to taste Optional Toppings Lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, or cheese.
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until caramelized.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and form into patties about ¾ inch thick.
- Season both sides of each patty with salt and black pepper.
- Remove the caramelized onions from the skillet and set aside. Cook the beef patties for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side.
- Flip the patties, top with caramelized onions, and cover the skillet to melt cheese if desired.
- Toast the hamburger buns lightly in a separate pan or on the grill.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun and adding any desired toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Consider variations like spicy onion burgers or mushroom onion burgers for added flavor.