Ranch Burgers

By lorik

Although we usually enjoy our burgers medium-rare, with extra ingredients added, tasters found that the burgers were too soft unless cooked through (basically, well-done).

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds 85 percent lean ground chuck
• 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons powdered ranch dressing mix (from packet)
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Details

Adapted from cookscountry.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Break beef into small pieces in medium bowl. Add cheese, garlic, ranch mix, salt, and pepper. Using fork, toss until evenly distributed. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and lightly pack into 1-inch-thick patties.

2. When coals are ready and grate is hot, dip wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and use tongs to rub oil over grate. Grill burgers over very hot fire, without pressing down on them, until well seared on both sides and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to plate, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Serve.