SAUCE INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. ketchup
• 2 tbsp. cream-style
• horseradish sauce
• 1/3 tsp. paprika
• 1/3 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Dash of ground black pepper

BURGER INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• or cooking spray
• 2 lbs. ground beef
• American cheese slices
• Sesame seed hamburger buns

FRIED ONIONS INGREDIENTS

• 1 large sweet onion
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 egg
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• 1 ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/3 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp. ground cumin

DIRECTIONS

1. PREP THE SAUCE: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until
   needed.
2. FRIED ONIONS: Slice the onion into strips. In a medium bowl beat the egg and milk together. In a separate bowl combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, ground black pepper, oregano, thyme and
   cumin. Mix well.
3. Coat the onion strips in the milk mixture and then cover with the flour mixture. Repeat once more.
4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large pot to 350 degrees F. Fry the onion strips in batches until golden brown. Remove onion strips from fryer and lay on paper towels.
5. BURGER: Turn the grill on to medium-high. Form the ground beef into 4-6 patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
6. Add the hamburger patties to the grill and cook, turning as needed until the internal temperature has reached 160 degrees F. During the last few minutes, brush the buns with vegetable oil or cooking spray and place on grill, cut side down, until they are golden brown. Top each burger with a slice of American cheese and cook until the
   cheese has until melted.
7. Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato, and fried onion. Spread a layer of the sauce on the bun.