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Oklahoma Onion Burger Melt
Andre Lewis

Oklahoma Onion Burger Melt

Paper-thin onion is smashed directly into beef in the Oklahoma style, steaming and browning as the patty cooks. American cheese and white bread move it from burger toward griddle sandwich. Slice the onion on a mandoline or very sharp knife so it softens before the beef overcooks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz 80% lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced paper-thin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 slices white sandwich bread
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Method
 

  1. Divide the beef into two loose balls and heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Set the beef in the skillet, mound onion over each ball and smash into broad thin patties; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook for 3 minutes, scrape and flip onion-side down and cook 2 to 3 minutes more to 160°F.
  4. Layer cheese, patties and mustard between bread slices and butter the outsides.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and griddle for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and melted.