Roadfood: Discovering America One Dish at a Time: Season 1, Episode 11

1 - 11: Oklahoma/Route 66: The Onion Fried Burger

Invented during the Great Depression as a way to offset the cost of beef, the onion fried burger has become a beloved staple of El Reno, Oklahoma. On Route 66 and known as the Crossroads of America, this small town has big personality, and the restaurants serving this iconic dish have served as the heartbeat of the community through all of the ups and downs.