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Oklahoma Onion Burger Melt on a plate
Andre Lewis

Oklahoma Onion Burger Melt

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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.