Shaved Onion Patty Melts

Shaved Onion Patty Melts

from realsimple.com
Dinner
30 min
4 servings

Inspired by the Oklahoma onion burger, this weeknight recipe is totally irresistible. Round out the meal with fries or a salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb.80% lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp.kosher salt
  • 1 tsp.freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp.neutral oil (such as canola)
  • 1 mediumsweet onion, very thinly sliced
  • 4slices american cheese
  • 4brioche hamburger buns
  • ¼ cupdill pickle chips
  • 2 tbsp.unsalted butter
  • sweet potato fries, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Form the patties: Shape beef into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties. Use your thumb to make an indent in center of each patty. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high.

  2. 2

    Cook patties and onion: Place 2 patties in skillet. Place 1/3 cup onion next to each patty; cook for 2 minutes, leaving onion undisturbed for first minute and gently stirring during second minute.

  3. 3

    Add cheese: Flip patties and place onion on top of patties; cook for 1 minute. Top onion with 1 slice cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and burger has reached just under desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes for medium-rare and about 5 minutes for medium-well. Transfer patties to a plate. Repeat with remaining 2 patties, onion, and cheese. Remove skillet from heat to let cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Assemble the patty melts: Place bottom buns, cut side down, on a clean work surface. Top with patties, then pickles. Place bun tops on patties, cut side up.

  5. 5

    Toast the buns and serve: Return skillet to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter. Place 2 burgers in skillet; cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. Flip carefully and cook until golden brown on other side. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 2 burgers. Serve with sweet potato fries, if desired.