Oh yes—classic comfort food vibes 🍔🧅✨. A Fried Onion Burger is juicy, savory, slightly sweet, and has that crispy onion magic baked right in. Here’s a foolproof version.
🍔 Fried Onion Burger
Ingredients (for 4 burgers)
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 is best for juiciness)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices cheese (optional, cheddar or American)
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo
Instructions
1. Fry the onions
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions with a pinch of salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, 15–20 minutes, until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
- Set aside half for topping, leave the rest in the pan for cooking burgers (optional).
2. Prepare the patties
- Season ground beef with salt & pepper.
- Form into 4 patties slightly larger than your buns (they shrink when cooking).
- Optional: Make a small indentation in the center of each patty so it cooks evenly.
3. Cook the burgers
- Stovetop or cast iron skillet:
- Heat skillet to medium-high.
- Add a little butter or oil.
- Cook patties 3–4 min per side (for medium).
- In the last minute, top with cheese and cover to melt.
- Tip: You can press some caramelized onions into the patties before flipping for extra flavor.
4. Assemble
- Toast buns lightly.
- Place patty on bottom bun.
- Add caramelized onions on top.
- Add your favorite toppings and sauces.
- Crown with top bun and serve hot.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Mix a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce into the beef for umami boost.
- For crispy edges: cook patties in the same skillet you caramelized onions—it picks up all the onion flavor.
- Optional crunch: fry some onion rings separately for an epic onion overload.
If you want, I can give a fast 15-minute skillet version that makes juicy fried onion burgers in record time—perfect for weeknights 🍔💨.
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