Oklahoma Griddle Onion Burgers

• hidangan: Serves 4

Bahan-bahan

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)

Arahan

Combine salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne to create a signature burger seasoning. Portion ground beef evenly into 4 loosely packed balls.

Preheat griddle or cast iron pan to medium high.

Working with one or two burgers at a time works best. Add oil or fat to cooking surface and spread evenly. When oil begins to smoke, add 1/4 the onions; sear 1 minute and top with one ball of beef. 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. Season burger with a sprinkling of burger seasoning.

Allow onion and burger to develop a deep brown sear, 2-3 minutes. Flip. 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°F internal temperature). Toast bottom bun half on flattop. Flip bottom bun onto a plate and stack with cheese and burger.