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.
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
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all secret ingredient burger sauce ingredients. Use a small whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil and onions. Stir to coat onions in oil.
- 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.
- Place the hamburger patties directly on top of the onions. Push down with your spatula to press the hamburgers and onions together.
- Let cook until browned on one side. Flip over and let cook until browned on the other side.
- Remove the hamburger and onions from the skillet and place on the bottom buns.
- 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.
- 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.