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Ranch Burger




Source of Recipe


txbeef.org






Recipe Introduction


You don't have to own a ranch to love this burger.





List of Ingredients



• 1 lbs. lean ground beef
  
• 2 tsp. sweet paprika
  
• 2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
  
• 1-1/2 tsp. salt
  
• 1 tsp. onion powder
  
• 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
  
• 4 egg-bread hamburger buns, split
  
• 4 leaves Romaine lettuce
  
• 4 tomato slices
  
• 1/4 cup prepared creamy ranch dressing
  
• 2 Tbsp. canned French fried onions
  






Instructions



1. Combine paprika, thyme, salt, onion powder, and red pepper in an airtight container and shake to blend.
   
2. Shape ground beef into 4 patties, 3/4-inch thick. Press 1 tsp. of the spice mix evenly into both sides of each patty. Store remaining spice mix in airtight container for future use.
   
3. Grill over medium heat or medium coals to internal temperature of 160�F.
   
4. Line bottom of each bun with lettuce and tomato. Top with burger and spoon ranch dressing evenly over burgers. Sprinkle with French fried onions and close sandwiches.
   






Final Comments


Serves 4