Ingredients
Method
- Prepare the Onions:Thinly slice the medium-sized onion using a mandolin or a knife. The thin slices will cook perfectly alongside the burgers, adding fantastic flavor.
- Thinly slice the medium-sized onion using a mandolin or a knife. The thin slices will cook perfectly alongside the burgers, adding fantastic flavor.
- Shape the Beef Patties:Divide the ground beef into four equal portions.Shape the portions into meatballs with clean hands, ensuring the best burger patty shape.Avoid using frozen beef patties for the best results.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions.
- Shape the portions into meatballs with clean hands, ensuring the best burger patty shape.
- Avoid using frozen beef patties for the best results.
- Season the Burgers:Generously season each burger with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Rub the seasonings on both sides of the patties.
- Generously season each burger with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Rub the seasonings on both sides of the patties.
- Toast the Brioche Buns:Apply a thin layer of butter to the brioche buns.Toast the buns over medium heat until golden brown. Set them aside once done.
- Apply a thin layer of butter to the brioche buns.
- Toast the buns over medium heat until golden brown. Set them aside once done.
- Cook the Burgers:In the same skillet, increase the heat to medium-high and add 2 tablespoons of butter.Once the butter melts, add the burger patties to the skillet.Use a potato masher to smash the burgers as thin as possible while maintaining their shape.Top each patty with the thinly sliced onions and press them into the meat.
- In the same skillet, increase the heat to medium-high and add 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Once the butter melts, add the burger patties to the skillet.
- Use a potato masher to smash the burgers as thin as possible while maintaining their shape.
- Top each patty with the thinly sliced onions and press them into the meat.
- Create the Perfect Crust:Allow the burgers to cook for approximately 2 minutes until a nice crust forms.
- Allow the burgers to cook for approximately 2 minutes until a nice crust forms.
- Flip and Finish:Carefully flip the burgers so the onions are now underneath.Continue cooking until the onions caramelize, about 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the burgers so the onions are now underneath.
- Continue cooking until the onions caramelize, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Cheese:Place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty, allowing it to melt into the burger.
- Place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty, allowing it to melt into the burger.
- Assemble the Burgers:Transfer the burger patties onto the toasted brioche buns.
- Transfer the burger patties onto the toasted brioche buns.
- Enjoy:These Oklahoma-Style Onion Burgers are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion!
- These Oklahoma-Style Onion Burgers are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion!
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- Serve with Fries:Pair these burgers with a side of fries. We recommend air-fried French fries for a healthier option.
- Pair these burgers with a side of fries. We recommend air-fried French fries for a healthier option.
Notes
Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.
