Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers

By cserumga

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, halved and sliced 1/8 inch thick
• Salt and pepper
• 12 ounces 85 percent lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 4 slices American cheese (4 ounces)
• 4 hamburger buns, buttered and toasted

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from cookscountry.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine onion and 1 teaspoon salt in bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to colander and let sit for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Using tongs, transfer onion to clean dish towel, gather edges, and squeeze onion dry. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon pepper.

2. Divide onion mixture into 4 separate mounds on rimmed baking sheet. Form beef into 4 lightly packed balls and season with salt and pepper. Place beef balls on top of onion mounds and flatten beef firmly so onion adheres and patties measure 4 inches in diameter.

3. Melt butter with oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Using spatula, transfer patties to skillet, onion side down, and cook until onion is deep golden brown and beginning to crisp around edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip burgers, increase heat to high, and cook until well browned on second side, about 2 minutes. Place 1 slice cheese on each bottom bun. Place burgers on buns, add desired toppings, and serve.