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Onion Burger
(Fried Onion Burger, Oklahoma Onion Burger)
Oklahoma onion burger is prepared by smashing thin slices of onions into a beef patty. The meat and onions cook together until the onions become caramelized and crispy and the meat is fully cooked. The burger usually also contains a slice of American cheese, pickles, and mustard or mayonnaise (or both), all tucked inside soft and fluffy burger buns.
It is believed that this burger was invented in the 1920s during the Depression, when onions were very cheap, and meat was expensive, so people started to add onions to the patties by smashing them into the meat with the back of a spatula.
WHERE TO EAT The best Onion Burger in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Big 7 Travel and 17 other food critics.
"These guys are always busy for a reason: their delicious fresh ground beef is all-natural and hormone-free, ethically produced by regional growers. Tucker’s has four convenient locations in OK, so you won’t have to go too far your fix."
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Recommended by Jane & Michael Stern and 10 other food critics.
"As for my onion burger, I drove several hundred miles out of the way to El Reno, Oklahoma on a trip from Los Angeles to Dallas just to try one. On my next trip to Dallas, Sid’s will be a destination stop no matter how out of the way it is. My burger was cooked perfectly, not greasy, and the onions took it over the top."
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Recommended by Jane & Michael Stern and 5 other food critics.
"Nic’s rendition is a gorgeous mess: a raggedy half-pound mass of ground beef, fatty enough to glisten and ooze juice, its edges slightly crisped from the flattop grill, the whole thing smothered in onions, some of which are translucent and limp, others caramelized amber, a few sizzled to delectable crunchiness. The package (which should include pickle chips and may also be festooned with a couple of slabs of bright orange cheese, lettuce, and tomato) is barely contained in a bun, the top of which gets steamed soft when placed atop the cooking burger."
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Recommended by Jane & Michael Stern and 5 other food critics.
"While bigger than slider-sized, Stanleyburgers are small enough that we highly recommend a double or two, preferably with cheese, maybe also with mushrooms, bacon, and tomato. French fries are crisp and flavorful, available plain, topped with cheese or chili or Quebec-style, here meaning smothered with mozzarella shreds and dark gravy, a version of poutine."
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Recommended by Discover Oklahoma and 2 other food critics.
"This hidden gem in Chickasha will have you coming back time and time again for their renowned onion burgers and friendly service."
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Recommended by Katie Johnstonbaugh and 1 other food critic.
"The double and triple burgers are ample appetite pleasers and the onion rings are crisp outside and nicely softened inside. Once you have a Bunny's burger, you'll find yourself reminiscing about time ad time again."
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Recommended by Oklahoma Tourism
"Little Mike's Hamburgers in Oklahoma City has been in business since the 1970s serving up huge hamburgers that are packed with flavor. Try the Grand Mal Caesar Burger, which is Mike's onion burger topped with homemade Caesar dressing. Pair it with a side of Little Mike's fresh-cut french fries, onions rings, tater tots or fried okra."
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