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Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers

Excite your taste buds with this easy Oklahoma onion burgers recipe featuring juicy beef, caramelized onions, and a delectable secret sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hamburger
  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion sliced into thin-cut half-moon shapes
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • hamburger buns
  • American cheese sliced
  • salt and pepper
  • bacon cooked (optional)
  • pickle chips optional
Burger Sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅛ cup ketchup
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dill pickle juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine all secret ingredient burger sauce ingredients. Use a small whisk to combine. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil and onions. Stir to coat onions in oil.
  3. Divide ground beef into 4 equal parts. Roll each part into a ball and then use your hands to flatten into a patty. Season both sides of hamburger patties with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the hamburger patties directly on top of the onions. Push down with your spatula to press the hamburgers and onions together.
  5. Let cook until browned on one side. Flip over and let cook until browned on the other side.
  6. Remove the hamburger and onions from the skillet and place on the bottom buns.
  7. Add a slice of American cheese, and spread the secret ingredient burger sauce on the top bun. Add the optional bacon and pickles if using them.
  8. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you choose to mix the meat with your bare hands, I highly recommend using disposable gloves. That way, you reduce the risk of cross-contamination, and it’s a lot less messy.
Handle the meat as little as you possibly can. The more you work the meat, the tougher it will get.