Oklahoma Griddle Onion Burgers

Yield: 4 burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound Certified Angus Beef ® ground chuck
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 large sweet onion, cut in half and sliced super thin
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, beef fat or bacon fat
• 4 soft burger buns
• 4 slices American cheese (optional)
• Yellow mustard to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne to create a signature burger seasoning.
2. Portion ground beef evenly into 4 loosely packed balls.
3. Heat griddle or cast iron pan to medium high.
4. Working with one or two burgers at a time works best. Add oil or fat to cooking surface and spread evenly.
5. When oil begins to smoke, add 1/4 of the onions; sear for 1 minute and top with one ball of beef.
6. Smash burger ball into onion with back of metal spatula with no holes to make a round patty less than 1/2-inch thick on top of onions.
7. Season burger with a sprinkling of burger seasoning.
8. Allow onion and burger to develop a deep brown sear, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip.
9. Top with more seasoning to taste, a smear of mustard (optional) and top half of bun; sear until burger is cooked through, 1-2 minutes (160 degrees F internal temperature).
10. Toast bottom bun half on flattop.
11. Flip bottom bun onto a plate and stack with cheese and burger.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Angus Certified Beef