Ranch Burgers

 I found this recipe and made the burgers for supper a few nights ago. They where quite tasty. A welcome change from the plain old hamburger.

Ranch Burgers

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

4 teaspoons spicy seasoning mi (recipe below)

4 egg-bread hamburger buns

Romain lettuce

tomato slices

1/4 cup prepared creamy ranch dressing

2 tablespoons canned french fried onions

Spicy Seasoning Mix

Combine 2 teaspoons sweet paprika,

2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves, crushed, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt,

1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder,

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper,

and 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper.

 Store in airtight container, shake before using to blend.

1. prepare spicy seasoning mix.

2. Shape ground beef into four 3/4 inch-thick patties.

 press spicy seasoning mix evenly into both sides of each Pattie.

3. Heat large heavy nonstick skillet 5 minutes over medium heat until hot.

Add patties to skillet.

Cook 12 to 15 minutes to medium doneness. turn once.

4. Line bottom of each bun with lettuce and tomato: top with burger.

spoon ranch dressing evenly over burgers; sprinkle with onion.

close sandwiches.

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