====== Oklahoma Onion Burgers ======

  *1 lb. ground beef - preferably 20-30% fat
  *Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
  *2 med or 1 large yellow or white onion - sliced as thin as possible
  *4 slices American cheese
  *4 soft sturdy buns
  *dill pickles and condiments as desired
  
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  - Divide the beef into 4 even balls. Mold so cohesive and tacky, Shape into balls. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
  - Shape each ball into disk shape patty about 3" across. Season with salt and pepper, flip over and create large mound of onions on top.
  - Place patties in heated skillet. **Smash the burger and onion with stiff spatula to form 4 1/2 - 5" patty.** Replace stray onions back on top. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  - Cook stationary until edges dark brown, 1 -2 min. With spatula upside down loosen edge of patty and any stuck on. Flip patties so onion side is down and tuck stray onions under.
  - Add cheese to each patty, followed by top half of bun, and bottom half of bun split side down. Cover pan to melt cheese and steam bun.
  - Cook until edges browned and buns are steamed, 1 -2 min. Remove bottom buns, add desired condiments, place burger and top bun on top.

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