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Ranch Burgers

Source of Recipe


Cooking with Paula Deen



List of Ingredients



• 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 1 onion, finely chopped
  
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1 pound ground chuck
  
• ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  
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• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
  
• Zesty Ranch Sauce (recipe follows)
  
• Toppings: crispy cooked bacon, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes
  






Instructions



1. In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms and garlic; cook 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender. Let cool 10 minutes.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, onion mixture, blue cheese, and salt and pepper until well blended. Shape mixture into four 5-inch patties.
   
   
3. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve on toasted buns with Zesty Ranch Sauce and desired toppings.
   
   Makes 4 servings.
   
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   ZESTY RANCH SAUCE
   
   • 1 cup mayonnaise
   • ½ cup sour cream
   • 1 (1.0-ounce) package dry Ranch dressing mix
   
   In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and dressing mix. Cover and chill.
   
   Makes 1½ cups.