Oklahoma Onion Smash Burger

Name: Oklahoma Onion Smash Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil; 6–7 ounces (170 to 200 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into 2 loose meatballs; 6–7 ounces (170 to 200 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into 2 loose meatballs; 2 teaspoons salt (to taste); 2 teaspoons pepper (to taste); 1 small/medium yellow onion, very thinly sliced; 2 slices American cheese; 1 artisan bun; Toppings of your choice; 1 tablespoon (14 g) mayonnaise, for toasting the buns; 1 tablespoon (14 g) mayonnaise, for toasting the buns

Preparation info

Servings:
1
burger

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Smashed

By Adam Walton and Brett Walton

Published 2023

About

Here’s the smash burger that will have you singing O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A! This is a twist on our Classic WALTWINS Diner Smash Burger with the amazing zing from the onions! Steaming the top bun while the beef cooks atop the onions gives this one a depth of flavor that will have everyone asking for more.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
6–7 ounces (170 to 200

Americas
United States
Oklahoma
Burger

Method

Turn the griddle on to medium/high to high heat (above 400°F [200°C]).
Once the griddle is to temperature, lay the oil on the griddle.
Place the 2 meatballs in the oil, ensuring space between the meatballs to give them room to be smashed.
Sprinkle salt and pepper liberally onto the meatballs.
After about 30 seconds, place a handful