The Ok Burger & Fries Recipe
World Famous (at least in Oklahoma) fried onion burger Single smash patty loaded w/ onion & covered in cheese w/ mustard & pickles.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Onion
Thinly slice the yellow onion and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Burger Patty
In a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, form the ground beef into a ball (about 4 ounces). When the skillet is hot, place the beef ball in the skillet and smash it down with a spatula to create a patty. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Add Onions
Immediately add the sliced onions on top of the patty and press them down gently. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the edges of the burger are browned.
- 4
Add Cheese
Flip the burger patty and place the slices of American cheese on top. Cover for a minute to allow the cheese to melt.
- 5

