Ranch Burgers
This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension Service.
Ingredients
• 1-1/2
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
• 6 hamburger
buns, split
• 6 leaves
Romaine lettuce
• 6 tomato
slices
• 1/4 cup
prepared light creamy ranch dressing
• 2
Tbsp. canned
French fried onions
Directions
• Combine
all spices in an airtight container and shake to blend. Shape ground
beef into six patties. Press 3/4 teaspoon of the spice mix evenly into both
sides of each patty. Store remaining spice mix in airtight container for future
use. Grill to a final 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.
Makes 6 servings.
Per Serving: about 440 calories, 26 grams (g) of fat, 25 g of carbohydrate, and 25% of daily iron recommendation.
