California Ranch Burgers Recipe

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground chuck
1 (1 oz) pkg ranch dressing mix
1 tsp ground black pepper
6 slices Colby Jack cheese
6 kaiser rolls, halved
6 Tbsp ranch salad dressing
1-1/2 c alfalfa sprouts
1/2 c french fried onions
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced
6 leaves green leaf lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

Spray grill with nonstick non-flammable cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350º to 400º)

In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, dressing mix, and pepper. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions; shape each portion into a 5-inch patty.

Grill patties, covered with grill lid, for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until desired degree on doneness. Top each patty with one slice of cheese. Grill rolls, cut sides down for 1 to 2 minutes, or until toasted.

Spread 1 tbsp. ranch dressing over bottom halves of rolls. Top with 1/4 cup sprouts, patties, fried onions, tomato, avocado, and lettuce. Cover with roll tops. Serve immediately.

From Cooking with Paula Deen, July/August 2013