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Oklahoma Onion Burgers

This is a classic Oklahoma onion burger, with sliced onions, cheese and maybe some pickles and mustard. Damn good, and easy to make.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow or white onion, sliced very thin
  • salt
  • 1 pound finely ground venison or beef
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • black pepper
  • 4 lices cheddar, American or other cheese
  • Pickles, mustard and burger buns

Instructions

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  1. Slice the onion very thinly, then toss it with a little salt in a bowl and set aside for a few minutes. Divide the meat into four patties.
  2. Heat a large frying pan or flat top over medium high heat for a few minutes. When it's hot, add the canola oil. When it's hot, place a patty on the pan and smash it with a spatula or bacon press. Hold for 30 seconds. Sprinkle black pepper on the patty, then cover the patty with onions. It's OK if a few spill onto the hot pan. Cook like this for 2 minutes.
  3. Carefully flip the burger. You want to scrape the pan to get everything, in case you have some spots that have stuck. I use my off hand to hold the onions onto the patty as I flip. Once flipped, Press down on the patty to sink the onions into the meat.
  4. Add salt and pepper to the patty and lay a slice of cheese onto it. Let this cook for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on how cooked you want your meat. Two minutes will give you a nice medium.
  5. To get everything off the pan, place the bun on the cheese and use the spatula to lift the burger off the pan. Set it on the bottom bun. Add pickles and mustard if you want. Optional: Get another pan hot and melt some butter in it to toast the buns before you use them. About 30 seconds should get you a nice toasty brown.

Notes

  • Potato buns are traditional for an Oklahoma onion burger, but any burger bun will do. Pre-sliced American cheese is also traditional, but I personally prefer slices of cheddar. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 260mg (11%) Potassium 442mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 281IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 221mg (22%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Potassium 442mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 281IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 221mg 22%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.