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Regional Burgers are what makes the American food scene so great. Not only is America known for inventing and perfecting the Hamburger; one of the worlds great fast-food dishes, but there are so many amazing varieties depending on what part of the country you are in. From the famous Juicy Lucy<\/a> from Minneapolis to the Smash Burgers<\/a> made famous in California, there\u2019s something for everyone. In this recipe we show you how to make the famous Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger. Rich in Onion flavor and famous for its simplicity, this delightful Burger is one of the best and easiest to make at home!

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The secret to any great burger is the quality of the Ground Beef<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This really is the critical factor in defining the greatness of a burger. If you are using good quality, high fat content Ground Beef the burger is going to be simply amazing. 95% of the hard work is done if you are using good quality Beef, and you can seriously taste the difference. The beautiful, authentic flavors of great Beef shine through, making any burger, including our Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger a tasty treat to enjoy

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Using Ground Beef with a high fat content is key. As we all know, fat equals flavor, and that couldn\u2019t be more prevalent when it comes to Burgers. Aim for about a 70\/30 percent Meat to Fat ratio with your Beef, and try to get your hands on some good quality Beef

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Sure, you can go for some super-fine Wagyu Beef, but that\u2019s likely going to break the bank, and doesn\u2019t necessarily equate to great flavor. We recommend Ground Chuck Beef for the best result. You\u2019ll enjoy the naturally high fat content of this Shoulder cut, and the flavor is rich and Beefy

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Many grocery stores will now highlight the fat content in their ground meat. This helps a lot, however if they don\u2019t, you can always ask the butcher to make some fresh Ground Beef for you. Just tell them what you want and let them work their magic! That\u2019s what we were able to do with the wonderful folks at Sardes Quality Meats<\/a>

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How to make an Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This recipe is so easy to make, and the results are tremendous. A wonderfully flavored Burger with beautifully Caramelized Onions, melty Cheese, and of course, that delicious Beef. The Burger is made like a classic Smash Burger, with the Beef Patties pressed down with a flat object while in the pan, creating that \u2018smashed\u2019 look

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The difference between a regular Smash Burger and an Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger is that the Burger is drenched in thinly grated Onion before it\u2019s smashed. Roll the Beef that\u2019s somewhere in between the size of a Golf Ball and a Tennis Ball then place it onto a large frying pan that\u2019s smoking hot). Then, grab a handful of Onions and pour them over the top. Then, smash the whole thing down with a spatula so it\u2019s flat on the pan surface

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The Onions will go all over the place, but a load of them will be pressed into the Beef as it\u2019s all smashed down. Simply round up the remaining Onions and place them back on top of the Burger and give it another press down. Season it well with Salt and cook it for a few minutes until the underside is charred

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Carefully flip the burger over and try to scoop back in those stray Onions so they\u2019re connected to the Burger, even placing them on top of the flipped side works. After a few more minutes the Burger is ready!

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Cheese on an Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger? Yes please!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The jury is out on whether adding cheese to an Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger is truly authentic. Well, in our opinion if you want to add Cheese to your Burgers then go right ahead! Chances are your not in Oklahoma, and cooking these at home so who cares!

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Once the Burger has been flipped the first time, immediately place a slice of American Cheese (the only Cheese you should ever use in Burgers), on top of the Patty. I like to use the Cheese as a gauge to how well cooked the Meat is. Once the Cheese has melted all over the Burger, it\u2019s done

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Personally, I don\u2019t think you need to cover the Burger with anything to help the cheese melt. I know some Burger recipes and restaurants do this as the Steaming process is meant to help cook the Burger and Melt the Cheese. I don\u2019t think this is needed, as the Cheese will melt on its own, and the Burger has been pressed down so it will cook through without the need to steam. This way, you\u2019ll retain that wonderful crust on the outside of the Burger

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Finish the cooking by placing the Burger Bun on top of the patty in the pan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a nice little trick you pick up along the way. Add the top of your Burger Bun (preferably a Potato Roll but other popular types like Brioche are fine) on top of the Burger while its finishing cooking in the pan. The residual steam from the cooking will give the Burger a lovely texture, and the Cheese on top will stick to the bun

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After about 1 minute the whole thing is done! If you\u2019re adding sauce to your Burger (which we always recommend!), add it to the bottom bun. Then, slide the Burger along with all those wonderful Onions out of the pan and straight onto the Bottom of the Burger

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Scoop up any remaining Onions that are left in the pan and serve them along with the Burger. You\u2019ll get all kinds of different colors and textures from the Fried Onions, which is what makes an Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger so unique. It truly celebrates the flavors of Caramelized Onions and the amazing versatility of a perfectly cooked Burger

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