Ranch Burgers
The ranch burger: a quintessential American delight. A juicy patty of seasoned ground beef, topped with creamy ranch dressing, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and melty cheddar cheese, all nestled between a soft bun. It's a flavor-packed experience that satisfies cravings and brings joy with every bite.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound 450g ground beef (preferably 80/20 lean to fat ratio)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tomato (sliced)
- 4 lettuce leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced red onion (pickles, bacon)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties. Season both sides of the patties generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the burger patties on the preheated grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each burger patty and allow it to melt.
- While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Once the burgers are cooked to your liking and the cheese is melted, remove them from the heat and let them rest for a minute.
- To assemble the burgers, spread a tablespoon of ranch dressing on the bottom half of each hamburger bun.
- Place a cooked burger patty on top of the ranch dressing.
- Add a slice of tomato and a lettuce leaf on top of each burger patty.
- Top with the other half of the hamburger bun.
- Serve the ranch burgers immediately with your favorite sides like french fries, potato chips, or a fresh salad.