Ranch Burger Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ lb Star Ranch Angus® ground beef
• 4 teaspoons Ranch Rub (see recipe below)
• 4 hamburger rolls, split, toasted
• Arugula
• Ranch dressing
• Crispy french-fried onions

Ranch Rub:

• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 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. Lightly shape ground beef into four, ¾ inch thick patties. Press Ranch Rub onto patties.
2. Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 13 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on a preheated gas grill, covered, 13 to 14 minutes), turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers (160ºF).
3. Serve in buns with dressing, onions, lettuce, and tomato.

GRILLING TIP:

Prepare grill (charcoal or gas) according to manufacturer's directions for medium heat. To check temperature on a charcoal grill, cautiously hold the palm of your hand above the coals at cooking height. Count the number of seconds you can hold your hand in that position before the heat forces you to pull it away, approximately 4 seconds for medium heat.