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Oklahoma Onion Burger

Cultural Context

The Oklahoma Onion Burger is a regional specialty that originated in the 1920s in Oklahoma. It features a beef patty cooked with onions, which are pressed into the meat, allowing their sweetness to infuse the burger. This dish reflects the simplicity and heartiness of American diner food, often enjoyed at roadside diners and burger joints. Its popularity has spread beyond Oklahoma, becoming a beloved item in various burger establishments across the United States.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
0.33 lb ground beef
1 cup extremely finely shredded onion
4 potato buns
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 cup pickles

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns provide more fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly option.

1

Tear off a clump of ground beef weighing about a third of a pound and place it on the flat top grill.

2

Use a mandolin or a tool to finely shred the onion.

3

Heat oil on the grill.

4

Press the ground beef patty down with a heavy spatula.

5

Top the patty with a generous amount of finely shredded onions and press again.

6

Season with salt and pepper.

7

Toast the potato buns on the grill.

8

Dress the burger with pickles and yellow mustard.

Cooking Techniques

grillingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletgrillspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Onion BurgerOklahoma Style Burger

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