Thin onions are smashed into fatty beef on a ripping-hot griddle, making a diner burger with crisp edges and sweet browned onion.
15 min prep 10 min cook
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Chop the onions very thinly into half moons and remove excess water.
Make 8 60g balls from the ground beef without kneading.
Heat the cast iron pan for 5 minutes until it reaches above 230°C.
Put the minced meat balls in the pan, spread the onion on top and press them thinly with a spatula.
Seal the meatballs for 90 seconds, sprinkle with salt and pepper and turn.
Add cheese slices and cook for another 60 seconds.
Toast the bread with butter and cover the burgers with two meatballs and pickles.
💡 Tip: Cutting the onion very thinly will ensure that it sticks to the surface of the meatballs and caramelizes in a short time.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with pickles, fries and cold lemonade.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~560
kcal calories
30
g protein
36
g carbs
33
g fat
2.3g
Sugar
1.1g
Fiber
1187.2mg
Sodium
1.8g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (50%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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