Early in the writing of this book, I struggled to get my ruminations on paper. Although I hesitate to call my temporary impasse writer's block, I can't imagine much worse. Words wouldn't come. And the ones that did weren't smart or engaging or funny. After an eternity of fretting, I began making burgers for lunch. My intent was to cook my way through the recipes I planned for the book. This onion burger was the first thing I tried. After 2 days of oniony repasts, the dark cloud lifted and the words came.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 2 onions, shaved (use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to make the thinnest possible slices)
- American or pimento cheese
- 6 buns, split
- Mustard
Directions
Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Leave it there for 5 minutes. Loosely gather a handful of ground beef and slip it into the pan. Repeat 6 times. The burgers should be freeform lumps.
With the side of a spatula, push the burgers into a semblance of a round. After about a minute, pile on all the onions and then, with as much force as you can manage, smash the onions into the meat. Again, work the sides of the patties into a semblance of a round. Cook another minute and then flip. Season with salt. Smash the burgers again, hard.
Place burger on bottom half of the bun and spread with mustard. Spread the cheese on top half of the bun and place on the burger.
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By superbabyturbo_...
Greenwood, IN
on August 28, 2007
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As if burger's couldn't get any yummier...along came this super simple Onion Burger!
I cook with turkey, not beef. So sometimes the turkey is a little on the dull side. Adding the onion to the turkey liven's it up!
Second time around I not only added the onion, but I also added sliced jalapeno peppers. Amazingly yummy!
By kimbrieg_5725941
Avon Lake, OH
on July 06, 2006
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These burgers were incredibly easy to make, and were very delicious. They cook quickly, and the thinly sliced onions added a great, subtle flavor. From now on, I'm making burgers this way!
By leomaz_3608563
chesterton, IN
on May 28, 2006
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Incredibly tasty!
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