🍔 The Iconic Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger: A Taste of Depression-Era Genius

Born out of necessity during the Great Depression, the Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger is a culinary legend.¹ When beef was scarce and onions were plentiful and cheap, resourceful cooks in El Reno, Oklahoma, started smashing heaps of thinly sliced onions directly into the ground beef patty.² The result? A simple, unbelievably flavorful, juicy burger with sweet, caramelized onions griddled right into the meat.³ It's a testament to simple ingredients and brilliant technique.

Here is the full recipe for you to recreate this piece of American burger history in your own kitchen!

📝 Recipe: Classic Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers

This recipe uses the "smash" technique, ensuring maximum flavor and a crispy edge.⁴

🛒 Ingredients

For the Burgers:

• 1 pound Ground Beef (ideally 80/20 for best flavor and juiciness)⁵

   

• 2 cups Yellow or White Onions, very thinly sliced (use a mandoline for paper-thin slices if possible!)⁶

   

• 4 Slices American Cheese (the classic choice for meltiness)⁷

   

• 4 Soft Potato or Regular Hamburger Buns, split⁸

   

• 1 tsp Kosher Salt⁹

   

• ½ tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (for the griddle/skillet)¹⁰

   

Optional Toppings:

• Yellow Mustard¹¹

   

• Dill Pickle slices¹²

   

• Mayonnaise or a Simple Burger Sauce (ketchup, mayo, relish)¹³

   

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