FRIED ONION BURGERS WITH DUCK EGG

Fried Onion Burgers with Duck Egg image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Categories Burgers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion thinly sliced
kosher salt
1 pound(s) ground beef
2 tablespoon(s) butter
1 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil
4 duck eggs
4 slice(s) white american cheese
4 hamburger buns

Steps:

Place onions in mesh strainer over a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes. Transfer onions to clean bowl and squeeze dry. Divide the onions into 4 piles on baking sheet. Roll the burger into 4 balls.
Flatten the balls over each pile of onions and make sure the onions are smashed into the top. Add butter and oil to a large skillet. Place the burgers onion side down and cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes or until onions are golden and crisp then flip and cook another 2 or 3 minutes.
Meanwhile spray a skillet with cooking spray and lightly break the yolk and cook until done on bottom then flip and cook 30 more seconds. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add favorite condiments to buns. Add a slice of cheese to each bottom bun. Top with the burger onion side up then top with egg. Add top bun and serve.