Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy burgers topped with crisp fried onions and cheddar for a truly savory, satisfying bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Patty

01 - 1.5 pounds ground beef
02 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

05 - 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 5 slices cheddar cheese
08 - Additional toppings, as desired (e.g. pickles, lettuce, tomato)

→ Buns

09 - 5 hamburger buns

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix by hand until seasonings are evenly distributed.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place five portions of sliced onions into the skillet, shaping each into a small mound.
03 - Form beef mixture into five equal-sized balls. Place one beef ball on top of each onion mound in the skillet.
04 - Using a sturdy spatula, press each beef ball firmly to flatten it over the onions, ensuring the onion layer is fully covered by the meat.
05 - Allow burgers to cook onion-side down until onions are deeply browned and edges are crisp, approximately 6 minutes. Carefully flip each patty and continue cooking to desired doneness.
06 - Place a slice of cheddar cheese on the base of each hamburger bun. Set the cooked patty with onions onto the cheese, followed by any additional desired toppings.
07 - Close with the top bun and serve immediately while hot.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For best results, slice onions as thinly as possible to achieve crisp, flavorful edges while cooking.