Mix the dried onion with boiling water and let sit until re hydrated.

Roll ground beef into a ball and press flat on waxed paper until about 1/8 inch thick.

Brown faces of bun in a dry frying pan over medium heat.

Remove bun and cook burger in the same pan for 2 min per side, salting each side lightly during cooking.

On the top bun-half spread the ketchup, mustard and onion and top with the pickle slice.

Place the beef patty on the bottom bun.

Add a slice of cheese to the patty if make a cheeseburger

Quickly slap the top and bottom together. Microwave the burger on high for 10-15 seconds for that extra McDonalds sitting in the paper wrap vibe.