Oklahoma Onion Burgers

Name: Oklahoma Onion Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: four
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Ground Beef (80% Lean or Leaner); Salt and pepper; 2 cups thinly sliced sweet onion; 8 slices American cheese; 4 potato sandwich buns, split, toasted

Fire up the griddle to prepare these authentic Oklahoma smashburgers. Thinly sliced sweet onion is cooked with the burger to enhance the flavor of this cult classic.

20
min
4
SERVINGS
840
Cal
62 g
Protein

Test Kitchen Tips

Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

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Ingredients & Cooking

Ingredients:

2 pounds Ground Beef (80% Lean or Leaner)
Salt and pepper
2 cups thinly sliced sweet onion
8 slices American cheese
4 potato sandwich buns, split, toasted

Cooking:

Heat griddle flat top or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Meanwhile, divide beef evenly into eight portions. Lightly shape into loose balls. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Evenly place half of balls on griddle; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bottoms are browned and crispy. Place 1/4 cup onion on top of each ball.

Cook's Tip: Watch onions carefully to prevent burning!

Turn balls onto onions, smashing into thin patties with a spatula or burger press. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F. Remove from griddle; keep warm. Repeat with remaining beef.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

Top patties with cheese slice; stack 2 patties together. Serve on potato buns.

Test Kitchen Tips

Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition:

839 CALORIES

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21.7g SAT FAT

0 % DV **

62g PROTEIN

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7 mg IRON

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12.8 mg ZINC

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

Nutrition information per serving, 4 burgers: 839 Calories; 441 Calories from fat; 49g Total Fat (21.7 g Saturated Fat; 1.9 g Trans Fat; 2.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 18 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 207 mg Cholesterol; 1350 mg Sodium; 34 g Total Carbohydrate; 1 g Dietary Fiber; 7.5 g Total Sugars; 62 g Protein; 3.1 g Added Sugars; 720.9 mg Calcium; 7 mg Iron; 868 mg Potassium; 0.34 mcg Vitamin D; 0.6 mg Riboflavin; 18.3 mg NE Niacin; 0.9 mg Vitamin B₆; 5.7 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 813 mg Phosphorus; 12.8 mg Zinc; 62.5 mcg Selenium; 175.6 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Calcium, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Potassium.

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80% Lean Ground Beef Ingredient Cuts

Holds its shape well during cooking, therefore ideal for meatloaf, meatballs and Salisbury steak. When properly cooked, it is moist, juicy and has a slightly firm texture.

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Oklahoma Onion Burgers