Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger

5 from 7 votes

Oklahoma fried onion burgers pack juicy beef, sweet caramelized onions, and melty cheese into one crispy, mouthwatering bite. This easy skillet burger recipe brings bold diner flavor straight to your kitchen in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Beef, Dinner, Skillet Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 418kcal

Author: Shauna

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!

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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.

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