Cool Ranch Burger Recipes

RANCH BURGERS FROM HIDDEN VALLEY®

Steps:

• Preheat the grill or broiler.
• In a large bowl, combine the beef, seasoning mix, onion, and pepper and mix well. If desired, add bread crumbs to meat mixture, too.
• With wet hands shape the meat mixture into 6 patties, each about 1-inch thick. Grill the burgers for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached and juices run clear.
• Serve the burgers topped with the lettuce and tomato.

RANCH BURGER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beef, salad dressing, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper. Shape into 6 patties. Grill over medium-hot coals 5 to 6 minutes until no longer pink in center (160 degreesF). Place on sesame seed buns with lettuce, tomato and red onion slices, if desired. Serve with a generous amount of additional salad dressing.

RANCH BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ranch dressing mix, egg, crushed crackers, and onion. Form into hamburger patties.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place patties on the grill, and cook 5 minutes per side, or until well done.

SPICY RANCH BURGERS

Steps:

• Prepare Spicy Seasoning Mix. Store in airtight container. Shake before using to blend. Makes 3 tablespoons.
• Shape ground beef into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Press Spicy Seasoning Mix evenly into both sides of each patty.
• Heat large heavy nonstick skillet 5 minutes over medium heat until hot. Add patties to skillet. Cook 12 to 15 minutes to medium doneness (160 degrees) or until centers are no longer pink and juices show no pink color; turn once.
• Line bottom of each bun with lettuce and tomato; top with burger. Spoon ranch dressing evenly over burgers; sprinkle with onions.
• Close sandwiches. Enjoy.

RANCH BURGERS WITH ZESTY RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.
• While cooling, make the ranch sauce by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream and dressing mix.
• Cover and chill.
• In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, onion mixture, blue cheese, salt and pepper until well blended.
• Shape mixture into 4 (5-inch) patties.
• Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350-400 degrees) for 5-6 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness.
• Serve on toasted buns with Zesty Ranch Sauce and desired toppings.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Combine seasoning/salad dressing mix with beef and cheese.
• Shape into 4 patties; cook thoroughly, until meat is no longer pink in the center; (We like to grill ours, but these can also be cooked on the stovetop).
• Toast buns before serving, if desired.