Oklahoma Onion Burger Recipe

Oklahoma Onion Burger Recipe #bbq #burgers #shorts
Probably one of the oldest sought-after burgers in America comes from an era where creativity was a key part of survival because of the Great Depression. When it came to burgers in this time period, the big question was how to make a burger that used less meat while still filling the bellies of the customers. Enter the Oklahoma onion burger, or as some call it, 'the depression burger.' The Oklahoma onion burger, which, according to legend, was first made in the 1920s in a restaurant in El Reno just outside of Oklahoma City. This was because onions were cheap to buy in bulk and paired incredibly well with beef. They discovered that when you smash these two together with a slice of cheese and a soft potato bun, you are left with a burger that satisfies any hunger, tastes like heaven, and doesn’t break the bank. This is the reason why, to this day, the Oklahoma onion burger is still one of the most sought-after burgers that people go nuts over. So, if you have never had one before, we recommend giving them a try today because we know they will hit the spot just like they have been for over 100 years!
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[@SnSGrills]

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[@trevorjensen2706]

This looks AWESOME! Forgive my ignorance, but please help me...doesn't, "smashing down," a patty essentially rid the patty of the incredible juices? I remember an episode from, "Bar Rescue," where a chef was simply pressing down on a patty, and he got more grilled than the onions! By the way, I would definitely eat that!

[@SnSGrills]

@@trevorjensen2706 it depends on how you are cooking it. If you’re pressing down on a burger while on a grill grate the juices fall onto the coals/fire. With a smashburger your smashing the burger down before the fats come n the meat start to render and melt so the juices bubble up through the meat. A lot of times the edges are thinner so they get crispy while the center is a bit thicker to hold the juices. Pair that with a good maillard reaction from the flat top and you get pure heaven.

[@louellacharlton4425]

Perfect no ketchup. Mustard onion and pickles. Yum.

[@trevorjensen2706]

@@SnSGrills, that makes a lot of sense. I appreciate your reply. Thank you, sir.

[@cassellebaird-archer2250]

wow the the perfect food to cause diabetus and heart attack

[@a99g]

Burgers are just perfect food.

[@SnSGrills]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@ratm239]

FACTS

[@GameOver321]

Seriously

[@CJ-hv6fe]

FR

[@JohnRock14]

Truer words never been spoken

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

Sweet onions are everything for flavor! Sweet white onions, Vidalia onions and this is the season for them makes everything better!!!

[@edithboozy1000]

I see people buying normal yellow onions at the store and i just roll my eyes

[@sowhat...]

​@@edithboozy1000 I just thought they're two colors red and white. And I prefer red cuz they're more spicy/ pungent while the pale ones are more bland. What is the third type even? Never heard of naturally sweet ones either. Just caramelized onions.

[@tooniemama6959]

I Love Vidalia onions--there is nothing better

[@mikepastor.k6233]

​@tooniemama6959 i love just eating caramelized valadia and some morel mushrooms. Just add a little olive oil and butter and you are good to go.. ❤

[@emmanuelakalusi3690]

@@sowhat... I don’t really know the difference but I always grab sweet onions cause them jawns hit like a mf on burgers. Haven’t been bothered to try any other onion

[@itsyogirljedamarie]

Onions on a burger never goes wrong🤤

[@ivangiron8002]

Wow que rica esa hamburguesa 😋

[@pasarasaki9007]

From OK here, and yes, those are amazing. They were invented during the Great Depression as a way for the owner to make his nickel burgers less expensive to make. Didn't know how special the thing he was inventing was!

[@yungcess3708]

Me too tulsa wby

[@rtk6945]

What is making it less expensive to make ? Don't understand.

[@Adam070898]

Less meat per patty by volume (replaced by onion)​@@rtk6945

[@honor9lite1337]

​@@rtk6945cheaper ingredient for the same size.

[@Spacewalk11]

@@yungcess3708 I’m Tulsa too. Recently moved here. Born in Europe, grew up in Dallas, currently in Tulsa & I love it. Funny enough I’ve been a Sooners fan my whole life. My grandpa played football at OU so I always wanted to check out Oklahoma. Went to college there and decided to move to Tulsa (a lot cheaper than Dallas lmao) anyways Oklahoma food is insane. I go to a lot of local spots to eat out, then I buy my groceries from the Amish in Chouteau. Highly recommend the Amish for steaks and burgers you make yourself. All super clean meats with nothing added to it. One of the treats of Oklahoma! Saving for a house and thinking about Owasso.. I’ve heard it’s amazing and it’s a booming city just 20 mins from my job in Tulsa. Sorry for the rant I’m just new to Oklahoma and wanted to say how much I love it!

[@Starkiller5019]

"A little bit of mustard" 🤣😂💯💪🏾

[@Premenyc]

Lied so bad

[@fatguywhobreathesfire6488]

“Two shots of vodka🌊🌊🌊”

[@Jguthro]

I thought the same, but it was a double burger.

[@tango57]

Eewk mustard no ✋🙅‍♂️😂

[@WRLDconquer]

half the bottle fr 😂

[@sinverrette9803]

I loooooooove onions on burgers..a lot a lot.. thats the perfect burger right there..

[@KrazyHasFallen]

It’s a great death wish too.

[@Codeman785]

Funny because I love a good burger but I don't like onions at all lol

[@antoniokastrocarlisledemel6617]

Yea and u lookin good to where I'll take that Onion breath any day...that's a compliment in case it's too volatile and vague that it could be taken in a bad way...I suppose I could just write it in a different, more bland way but that ain't me

[@gmailistrash4094]

@@antoniokastrocarlisledemel6617 Holy virgin

[@nubianny]

Agree and that was a satisfying amount just not sure about the mustard tho

[@otavnas]

Wow 😮

[@snotrotgitkika4711]

Literally my ideal burger. Pickles, onions, mustard, big fluffy bun, melted cheese, a nice crispy patty

[@giorgiorusso667]

Se li mangi in modo continuo, il tuo fegato dura poco tempo, una volta ogni due settimane va bene.

[@BeautifulSoul5782]

Omg that just sounds mouth watering! 🤤😋

[@markc4176]

Pickles and mustard are the worst two condiments. Change my mind.

[@gizzowd7497]

@@markc4176 pickles and mustard are nice condiments, especially dijon. horseradish is nice too

[@brandonneumann5294]

Instead of the pickles I like shredded lettuce but onions and mustard can’t go wrong on a burger

[@GianFr3E]

finally a good simple burger without heart attack clause to accept and sign before eating

[@SnSGrills]

So good. We often make these as singles which are equally as delicious.

[@Bigedub101]

Facts... Not some burger with 20 ingredients canceling out each other

[@sowhat...]

​@@Bigedub101 wym "canceling out each other"? 🤣🤣🤣

[@indioloco6600]

I like bacon, but it can be a flavor killer.

[@jaymeddaugh2044]

​@indioloco6600 On these with the onions, I think bacon 🥓 ( in a small portion ) would be an excellent compliment.👍Great thought my friend. I'm making these this weekend!!👌

[@Jordynnsdiary]

As an onion AND burger LOVER I see this as an absolute win. 🥇🙌🏼

[@SnSGrills]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@berlindaarmijo9251]

So many different ways you can eat burgers.😋

[@LordDeuce-ul7my]

That burger makes life worth living

[@Dub4Yah]

“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬ ‭

[@SpecialJay]

​@@Dub4Yah Shut up

[@revive0the0alive]

You mean worth dying from🤣

[@gerdsfargen6687]

@@revive0the0alive do you need some cream to rub on that butt that is sore from a burger?

[@sayyamzahid7312]

Yaap sier norsk mesut ozil

[@Coolremac]

As an Oklahoman myself, I approve! Great job, Sir!

[@nignamedmutt7270]

Petition to change that title to "OklaHUMAN"......

[@SnSGrills]

Well thank YOU sir. We tried to make the most authentic version we could for you all.

[@AP-op4rc]

@@SnSGrills Nah dude. Looks good but authentic means one patty, no bbq rub, no cheese, no mustard, no pickles, and no potato roll lol. Not even close.

[@richprick189]

My Mom was from Oklahoma.Met my Dad in Canada

[@donkeyching8339]

@@AP-op4rcas an oklahoman, you can make it however you want. what really matters is how good the onions are.

[@reinaldogarcia70]

Awesomely Delicious 😋

[@davidblagg2576]

Lived and ate burgers for 53 years in Oklahoma never heard of it💯

[@SnSGrills]

You’ll have to track one down. It’s been around since the 1920’s. You’ll love it.

[@smitha5022]

I love the taste of onions and cheese😋

[@Justaskme781]

I love onions against pickles

[@gregsmith1342]

I love red onions, and pickels too 😋

[@denloc81]

Yes

[@LN-Lifer]

Yeah except for American cheese is not cheese!

[@Jobe8302]

This is the most accurate I’ve seen someone on KZbin make the Oklahoma onion burger. Most don’t realize the onions need to be “paper thin”. Also most don’t realize the first side of the burger is supposed to get a little crispy. Onions, pickles, mustard and cheese only to be authentic. Job well done here!

[@SnSGrills]

Glad you loved it. I agree that it’s pretty authentic and so so good!

[@jwillwork3683]

Art, Science and passion 👁️👄👁️

[@DanielHernandez-sw3nb]

A lot of people realize that the onions need to be paper thin…

[@TimOGhoul]

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[@anabella4166]

That’s literally how most smash burgers are made tho😂 they gotta be paper thin onions for when u smash the burger, plus the usual smash burger toppings… Idk maybe it originated there, but this is just a typical smash burger to most people😂

[@TheGaztela]

Parece una hamburguesa hecha con morcilla de Sotopalacios 👏👏👏

[@TheTruthHurts125]

Representing OKlahoma ! ❤❤❤

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@Cash.mir.99]

The way he picked the burger up off the grill was perfection.😮😊❤

[@tooniemama6959]

Mmmm, that looks SO delicious! I like how you charred the onions & burger 🍔 😋

[@ralphambrose2612]

It's a blessing to cook for a woman who's grateful 💙 💕

[@juancarloscasella925]

Ummm.....Qué rico se ve todo!!!

[@Golgatti]

Só pela quantidade de cebola que foi colocada já gostei! Farei aqui em casa ! 🇧🇷

[@chinny_reckon]

Wow, I love the carefree way he just smashed the burgers and onions into the hotplate with a spatula! 🤤🤤🤤🫠

[@Miamiz24]

I know!! 🤤

[@Kernfederate]

I'm from Kern County, CA, and a lot of locals here have ancestors that moved to CA during the OK dust bowl. Onion burgers are still common on the menu in many places here! Soooo good! Gonna try this recipe tonight!

[@albertozepeda1939]

Californians treated those people like crap too. Made them order burgers from behind the restaurant like they were negros.

[@jeeedle]

I’m from kernville, I don’t think I’ve ever seen an onion burger offered anywhere. But then again I hate onions so my mind might block out those memories

[@Kernfederate]

@@jeeedle One a bit closer to you would be Ethel’s Old Corral off of Alfred Harrell. Fun place all around, but they have a hell of an onion burger.

[@philstone3859]

Excellent! 🍔

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@bruisereatsvegas8074]

That looks Amazing!!🍔🍔💪🏾✌🏾

[@SnSGrills]

So good!!

[@harrisonmantooth7363]

I and family members were privileged to visit and enjoy Oklahoma Onion Burgers at Cid's Diner in El Reno OK. We sat at the counter and watched Cid do his magic. He was the perfect gentleman. The Burgers were fabulous.

[@stendoclip8963]

To much onion

[@eviljesus6111]

​@@stendoclip8963 not enough onions

[@dcrawford9258]

You need to hit Irma’s ❤

[@tylerw.5458]

*Sid’s diner… Sid’s is great, but the OG El Reno is Johnnies.. It’s located just 3-4 blocks east of Sid’s…

[@JamesOMalley-hb4tf]

​@@stendoclip8963why would you order an "onion burger" if you don't like onions?? 🤡

[@DonovanHaumpy]

I live in Oklahoma and never knew theses existed until now but ever since I was a kid and learned to cook, I made burgers this way all the time and still do today 😆 that's wild

[@thomgizziz]

so you literally knew they existed to the point that you made them. The only thing that is wild here is your audacity to lie to people's faces. You should be ashamed of yourself.

[@lemminjuice]

@@thomgizziz jeez calm down, he probably meant this is the way he cooks them but didnt know that style was specific to okhlahoma, to him it was just a "normal" burger

[@technomickdocumentalist2495]

@@lemminjuice Exactly. 💯

[@SnSGrills]

That’s kinda cool.

[@tuto5311]

@@thomgizziz Ain't that deep bro

[@rakeem176]

Love that Oklahoma burger i made it already real delicious thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏼💪🏼💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@SnSGrills]

Glad you liked it!!

[@rickstephens1130]

I'm hungry just watching this, looks good and I could even smell it too. Thanks for the teaser. Now I'm going to be thinking about it all day

[@RoosterDirt]

As an Oklahoman. I approve this burger

[@justicebeginstoshine8069]

Come on now you’re an Okie and I as a fellow Okie also approve this burger 🍔 😊

[@John-js3md]

Looks really good 👍

[@jasonjamesb6038]

Incredible 🍔🤤

[@SnSGrills]

so good!

[@Candice144]

This Oklahoman approves you did great nothing like an onion burger. 😋

[@ericpotter7072]

Nice looks Delicious and well prepared Enjoy your Blessings 🙌🏾 🙏🏿 ✨️ 💯 🇨🇦

[@TheEGOconstitute]

This burger is perfect🎉

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@steibweber]

Oh my god !! 😮 so awesome ! I’m hungry now !!!

[@ericaldrius]

This is one of the most beautiful, amazing things I have ever seen. 7 out of 5 stars, incredible.

[@SnSGrills]

Well thanks a lot. It was pure heaven.

[@adg_87]

😆

[@redzgirl2476]

Looks fantastic

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@Muravey85]

Really, really good!!

[@SnSGrills]

so good!

[@EthericWarrior]

J & W Grill does them justice. That whole side of town smells amazing when they cook them (in Chickasha) 🙏🗡🛡❤

[@ameer8966]

I made these tonight with some additional toppings and condiments. They were VERY well received 😁

[@SnSGrills]

So good hey! Glad you gave them a try.

[@LINKchris87]

Which additional toppings? Would love to get new ideas 👌

[@mikepastor.k6233]

​​​​@@LINKchris87a little bit of heinz 57 sauce and garlic pickles. Sometimes less or minimal is better. If you season the meat good, you don't need to overdo the condiments.

[@LINKchris87]

@@mikepastor.k6233 Thanks ma bro. Will try it with some fresh brioche bread as soon as I can.

[@keijonsmith8546]

@@mikepastor.k6233where can you find garlic pickles at

[@detroitsdabbiest7104]

Also great with mid michigan olive topping the olive onion burger.

[@markburnash8678]

excellent work!

[@birdworldist]

Proud Oklahoman here 🎉

[@marvinm8446]

The burgers are just perfect and very tasty 😋🍔👌🏽👍🏽.

[@dr.bherrin]

Perfectly over-cooked. Won't be juicy at all. Dry meat is not tasty.

[@lebitsojunior9903]

​@@dr.bherrineveryone has different taste buds if u don't love it that's ok

[@chefbenardee1408]

This looks incredible... wowzaa

[@SnSGrills]

so good!

[@adrienebailey9010]

I'm hungry now. That hamburger looks so delicious. Where can I buy the potato buns?

[@SnSGrills]

So good.. You can get the potato buns at most grocery stores :)

[@sanekn]

I've just ate and ate well but this gave me hunger anyways, wtf! this looks incredible.

[@RigoOXx]

This is me and my family's favorite burger, and it's easy as fuck to make. I slice the onions with a mandoline and make a simple burger sauce (mayo, ketchup, mustard and a couple spices) instead of using mustard, but those are minor details. The Oklahoma fried onion is as good as it gets when it comes to burgers

[@415acjr]

You said a LITTLE BIT of mustard! You bathed it gloriously! Looks amazing!

[@MauriG89]

Greatness in simplicity

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@blackenyoutube3327]

When you put that mustard on there I knew you was a real one

[@SnSGrills]

Haha. Appreciate that! 🔥🔥🔥

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

Condiments don't belong on burgers. That had plenty of flavors on it before adding the pickles and mustard. I'd rather just add bacon.

[@StockMyster274]

I love smash burgers.

[@Wingmindset]

So simple but yet so tasty 🤤

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@UIV7096]

Dwaaaaaaamn!! I miss OK! I had to go but can still reminisce on the good cooking and eating so good!! Restaurant Food taste like a good ol home cook meal!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥

[@jaydeeeeeeeeeeeee]

if anybody lives in downtown vancouver. there’s a bar called the american that does this burger to absolute perfection 👌🏻

[@SnSGrills]

Ohhh we will have to check it out!

[@jaydeeeeeeeeeeeee]

@@SnSGrills yours look amazing too tho brother. thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@scarletfrances5004]

Yummy ❤👌👍😋😋

[@klavdjaroc2535]

That looks good

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@weslyoliveira14]

Pack vicia, gostei muito da opinião do Fabio falou tudo.

[@RedPandaOverlordGaming]

Looks amazing

[@felipec.santos4370]

There's a burger house that makes these here in my neighbourhoord (i live, in Rio de Janeiro Brazil) and they are delicious. Onion is an absolute killer when it comes to burgers, the combination is fire!

[@KeepCalmCapybara]

Agreed, man! Onions matches perfectly with almost every recipe.

[@miketokles9451]

I love burgers because like pizza you can do so much with them with toppings

[@SnSGrills]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@markcasiano1099]

Got to try this looks delicious!! It's Oklahoma cheese burgers tonight 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@SnSGrills]

Hope you enjoy

[@bemci1975]

Salivating 🤤

[@Chellapo]

This is how white Castle sliders are basically made only difference is the bun placement and burger alignment. Helps steam the bun properly. Looks amazing! -ex white Castle cook

[@fonz-ys6xu]

All I could think about was white castle when I saw the onions go on

[@Good-DaySunshine]

White Castle sliders taste nothing like OK burgers.

[@tipsygamer7487]

IKR!! haha....Oklahoma burger = White Castles

[@JamesOMalley-hb4tf]

Definitely not the same as white castle at all, goober statement. 😂

[@Good-DaySunshine]

@@JamesOMalley-hb4tf heehee!

[@Xander102]

I’m salivating watching this .

[@Phillygoat1983]

Heaven 😋😋😋😋

[@tennesseeheathen3792]

Awesome burgers! Where did you get that flat top for the charcoal grill & what is it called?

[@telissabenton8330]

Please !!! TELL US !!!! 😁

[@sharonmcclellan456]

SNS Plancha available through their site.

[@telissabenton8330]

@@sharonmcclellan456 THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH I'M ON IT !!!! 😁

[@Ian-jg6pj]

They never disappoint? How often do you make these?

[@stanvanillo9831]

only all the time?

[@kova1729]

"Yes"

[@anabella4166]

Bruh it’s just a smash burger😂 ur acting like you’ve never seen this before when it’s been ALLL over the Internet the past year😂 unless u live under a rock?🤨

[@Ian-jg6pj]

@@anabella4166 it was a simple question. No need to get pressed.

[@7fhawk]

If it helps, I’ve been making smash burgers 5 nights a week for almost every week for the past 3-4 months. Even my worst or laziest efforts have been far from disappointing.

[@kathlenafranklin1604]

That's How I ❤ My Burger!!

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@Cherb123456]

Looks delicious!

[@bravesfan293147]

I got fat just looking at it!😋🤤

[@SnSGrills]

Haha. Get ready to expand your belt.

[@jwillwork3683]

am pregnant

[@user-gy3vd9mm3r]

That looks real good 😋🤤

[@SnSGrills]

So good

[@Illusionznc]

Looks so delicious!

[@hawaiidispenser]

This is how u do it. Would eat that one any day.

[@SnSGrills]

Right. The perfect balance of cook types on the onions, smashburger goodness. What’s not to love!

[@tessasinclair6315]

​@@SnSGrillsAgreed. Though, I'd like to try that with Blue cheese instead...!? Extra onions, too 🤭🙃😋😍

[@braceyourselvesfortruth2492]

It's so simple and uses such common ingredients, but every person I've seen eat one rates it 11/10. Way to be, Oklahoma. Gotta make me some.

[@yournamehere1935]

Trying this at home very soon. That burger looks spectacular

[@LadyofWorth]

Looks delicious

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@oneblackwidow7002]

Omg 🤤🤤🤤

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@PostalBarbecue]

So good!!

[@SnSGrills]

🔥🔥🔥

[@user-pl1xq3km8f]

Крутые бургеры! Настанет мир, будем пробовать блюда наших народов и стран. С любовью из России! ❤

[@christianspain3015]

Made this for dinner and it definitely didn't disappoint.

[@SnSGrills]

So good hey!?!

[@Rayneman215]

Looks fantastic Chef

[@SnSGrills]

Thanks so much

[@Rayneman215]

@SnSGrills you're welcome good brother Salute and bless

[@diggersgoldenshovel1548]

All time favorite 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Sodelightful4537]

My mouth is drooling 🤤 😋. That burger looks delicious ❤❤❤❤

[@Guillermo_Carratero]

Really? It doesn't look that great with all the blackness, but I bet it tastes great

[@ericunderwood6520]

Quit lying that burger looks like shit

[@caiussextiuscalvinus1399]

This looks appetizing! At what time do we eat ? 😀 😀

[@dreddiknight]

That looks absolutely delicious! 🤤

[@33690]

Yummy 😋🤤 Burger 🍔

[@jameswebblife]

Simple and easy is better

[@SnSGrills]

So good!

[@chessking7347]

Live art speaks for itself. 😋 🍔

[@robin444]

I made this burger on my stovetop. I used Butterball ground turkey 85/15. And with every bite I took, I kept saying, "This is so good." I mean, that burger was so flavorful and juicy. Don't sleep on this recipe. It's really good 👍🏽

[@dt1064]

Get outta here with that turkey crap. Beef and pork only. Turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

[@megabusterm17]

"A little bit of mustard" Squirts on half the bottle

[@chanter3978]

Trust me when I say he put the appropriate amount 😅

[@aridian7787]

Wow!👏👍🇺🇸

[@navarrouk3487]

Mouthwatering!

[@davidperry4310]

He said a little bit of mustard, and pours the whole bottle😅

[@SnSGrills]

Haha. So good.

[@jonnya3425]

Rule #1. Words to describe condiment quantity are subjective and sometimes a bit tongue in cheek.

[@davidperry4310]

@@jonnya3425 Measuring cups were out before the stove, but I got you🫠

[@UNITECV]

🔥