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Oklahoma Onion SmashBurger

A juicy burger topped with caramelized onions, American cheese, and a zesty burger sauce, perfect for summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 large onions, sliced thin
  • 12 slices American Cheese
  • Pickles
  • Brioche buns
  • Salt
Burger Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayo
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1.5 tablespoons sweet relish
  • 1.5 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice onions thinly using a mandolin, toss with kosher salt, and let sit for 20 minutes.
  2. Squeeze out excess water from the onions after 20 minutes.
  3. Form 1/4 pound balls of ground beef and let them rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a griddle on high for about 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together all burger sauce ingredients in a bowl until well blended.
  3. Place beef balls on the griddle, top with a handful of onions, and smash into thin patties.
  4. Sprinkle salt on the patties while cooking.
  5. Cook for about 4 minutes, flip, season again, and cook for 2 more minutes.
  6. Add American cheese slices on top to let them melt.
Assembly
  1. Cover with the bottom and top bun to trap in steam.
  2. Add burger sauce and pickles to the bottom bun, layer with patties, and complete with the top bun.

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor. Feel free to experiment with toppings like tomatoes and lettuce.