Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, halved and sliced 1/8 inch thick
• Salt and pepper
• 12 oz ground beef
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, buttered and toasted

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from cookscountry.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine onion and 1 tsp salt in bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to colander and let sit for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Using tongs, transfer onion to a clean dish towel, gather edges, and squeeze onion dry. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp pepper.

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.

Melt butter with oil in 12 inch non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Using a spatula, transfer patties to skillet, onion side down, and cook until onion is deep golden brown and beginning to crisp around the 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.

From Cook's Country Magazine.