Ranch Burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef (95% lean)
• 4 teaspoons Ranch Rub (recipe follows)
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• ¼  cup prepared reduced-fat creamy ranch dressing
• 2 tablespoons canned French-fried onions
• Romaine lettuce, tomato slices

Instructions:

1. Lightly shape ground beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Press Ranch Rub onto patties.
2. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.
3. Serve in buns with dressing, onions, lettuce and tomato.

Makes 4 servings.

Ranch Rub

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container. Shake before using.

Makes 3 tablespoons.
Recipes and photo were taken from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com.

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