Ranch Burger Burgers

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   10 minutes

Cook Time
   20 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Broiling
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Stir Fry

Beef Type
   Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb. 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 slices tomato
• 1/4 cup prepared creamy ranch dressing
• 2 Tbsp. canned French fried onions

Instructions

Combine paprika, thyme, salt, onion powder, and red pepper in an airtight container and shake to blend.

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.

Grill over medium heat or medium coals to internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

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.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 burger, 4 oz.)  303 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 65 mg cholesterol; 825 mg sodium; 27 g carbohydrate; 3.5 g fiber; 26 g protein; 6.6 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.1 mcg vitamin B12; 3.7 mg iron; 39.8 mcg selenium; 6.4 mg zinc.