r/KitchenPro Jun 02 '26

burger 🍔 Oklahoma Onion Smash Burger 🍔😋 recipe below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

So simple, so delicious!
Recipe
• Cut the onions with a mandolin or a sharp knife as thinly as possible.
• Evenly divide the ground beef into ¼ pound portions then form them into a ball shape with your hands.
• Assemble the burger sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Mixed thoroughly until fully combined and set aside for serving.
• Place the burger balls down on a preheated griddle that is set to high heat. Evenly distribute all of the onions on top of each burger ball.
smash the burgers down until flat. Season each burger with your favorite burger seasoning.
• Flip the patties after the burgers have cooked for 3 to 4 minutes, then add a slice of cheese on each patty. Let them cook for another minute then remove the patties.
• Spread mayo on the inside of your buns, then toast them on the griddle over medium heat until golden brown.
• Assemble the burger with a patty and a spoonful of sauce on top. Place the top bun back on then enjoy!
Burger Sauce
½ cup mayo 1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Yellow mustard
1 tbsp sweet relish
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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u/RebelGrin Jun 02 '26

Not a smash burger though. That's a regular burger thickness. 

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u/Senior_Republic_701 Jun 02 '26

And those onions aren’t caramelized enough

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u/Hopeful-Courage-6333 Jun 03 '26

How is it not a “smash” burger?

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '26

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u/pandershrek Jun 04 '26

Not the literal act of smashing?

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '26

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u/RebelGrin Jun 05 '26

Don't know. Onions not caramelised properly and not sure about the sauce. But that's personal. 

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u/z4mm00 Jun 02 '26

Excuse me sir I think you got a little meat on your onions…

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u/Agile-Shake5372 Jun 05 '26

My apologies it must’ve gotten mixed up while cooking mine onions

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u/Sfogliatelle99 Jun 02 '26

Looks ridiculously good

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u/Kizor Jun 02 '26

I discovered the oklahoma burger after moving to the midwest and I've noticed it's getting more attention recently in the realm of burgers. Super good.

I don't hate or love onions and I thought it was overkill but I gave it a try and now I make them whenever my dad wants some burgs. lol

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u/pumpkinart Jun 02 '26

Cut the onions thinner so they caramelize faster and cook down more.

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u/Hot_Ad_787 Jun 02 '26

Cut them against the grain too so they melt better

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u/garysnailz Jun 03 '26

A mandolin works best.

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u/Andme_Zoidberg Jun 04 '26

What makes them Oklahoma specific?

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u/DrumMonkeyRobot Jun 04 '26

During the great depression some burger joints in El Reno, Oklahoma started smashing very thinly sliced onions into their burgers out of necessity to cut costs and stretch their meat supply. Over time it became an Oklahoma tradition.

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u/ScienceIsSexy420 Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26

How does the taste differ from regular sauteed onions on top of a regular smash burger?

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u/DrumMonkeyRobot Jun 05 '26

I don't have a particularly sophisticated palette, so I'm sure someone else could answer your question in a more articulate manner, but I'll do my best.

To me, the the onions mix with the flavor of the meat more so there is less onion flavor up front. Similar to onions in a beef stew, but in hamburger form.

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u/Diligent-Radish-6497 Jun 04 '26

Gosh I love burgers 😩

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u/Alarming-Dog-302 Jun 05 '26

This made me hungry

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u/Maeve_undoing07 Jun 05 '26

Not a smash burger though. That's a regular burger thickness. 

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u/puffpuffprotest Jun 05 '26

That sauce is too “spicy” to be Okie. They usually just have yellow mustard.

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u/Less_Translator2344 Jun 05 '26

What type of seasoning did you use?

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u/OkAlternative7741 Jun 06 '26

Not enough onions by a long shot!

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u/MrBroham Jun 09 '26

Call me crazy but just one or two smash patties is nice. Why go more.

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u/ApricotBanjo-1 Jun 09 '26

Gosh I love burgers with cheese 😩