Sarah's Oklahoma Onion Burger

Onion burgers are one of America's greatest regional renditions, but be warned--these are diner style, and prepare for those drops of grease, but don't let it scare you. They're so craveable, you may want to eat a second! You do not want to use anything under an 80/20 fat ratio. If you do, they won't be good.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 569 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• ½ cup sliced portobello mushrooms
• 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, very thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Hamburger Seasoning
• 4 rolls rolls, hamburger, white, enriched, plain

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter and oil; heat until butter is melted. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, divide ground meat into 4 portions and shape into patties. Season with salt and seasoning.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or flat-top over medium-high heat for a few minutes. Place patties into the hot skillet and smash with a spatula or bacon press. Hold patties down for 30 seconds, then cover each patty with some of the cooked onion. Cook for 2 minutes. Carefully flip burgers, making sure to scrape the browned bits off the skillet.

Step 4

Press down on the flipped patties to sink the onions into the meat.

Step 5

Meanwhile, add sliced mushrooms to the skillet used for the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Season patties with salt and pepper and place a slice of cheese on each. Cook until burgers have reached the desired doneness, 2 to 4 minutes more. Top each patty with leftover onion and mushrooms and serve on buns.