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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Dairy Free

    Ranch Burgers

    Published: Jul 3, 2018 ยท Updated: Jul 3, 2018 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    These easy Ranch Burgers are great for your next summer BBQ! Skip the packets of dressing mix and easily use a combination of spices & seasonings to make this healthy, hearty burger that can be grilled or baked in the oven.

    two Ranch Burgers with ketchup and a beer

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    I can't stand those little packets of spice, dressing, or gravy mixes... They'd be great if it was just spices & herbs, but there's usually tons of salt plus lots of other weird things.

    For example, here is the ingredients list in a packet of Ranch dressing mix:

    Maltodextrin, Buttermilk, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate {MSG}, Lactic Acid, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Spices, Citric Acid, Less than 1%: Calcium Stearate, Artificial Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Carboxymethylcellulose, Guar Gum

    [click_to_tweet tweet="Skip dressing mix packets and easily use spices & seasonings to make delicious Ranch #Burgers!" quote="Skip dressing mix packets and easily use spices & seasonings to make delicious Ranch #Burgers!"]

    Ranch Burger with lettuce, bun, ketchup, and fries

    Are you kidding me? Why in the world can't it just be Buttermilk, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, and Spices?!

    I've already done a post on Ranch dressing, so when I saw a commercial for Ranch Burgers using a packet of Ranch dressing mix, I thought "why not make them from scratch?"

    open faced Ranch Burger with ketchup and fries

    Why you should make these Ranch Burgers

    Yes, they are more work. Like less than 3 minutes more work. But if you can use a measuring spoon then you are capable of making your own Ranch burgers from scratch.

    You save money and actually do your body good {spices & herbs are super healthy and full of antioxidants!} if you make your own spice mix. And like I said earlier, it takes less than 3 extra minutes and it's beyond easy

    How to Make Ranch Burgers

    Nothing out of the ordinary here... you'll just stir together some spices and gently mix them into the ground meat. Then shape into patties, and cook.

    You can grill the burgers or cook inside on the stove or in the oven. My preferred indoor choice for cooking burgers is with a cast iron skillet on the stove, but you could easily broil them in the oven.

    Tips for Making this Ranch Hamburger Recipe

    The best ground beef for the recipe

    My personal preference is ground sirloin. There is enough fat to keep your burger from drying out but not too much where your burger is greasy and shrinks because so much of the fat is released.

    Make sure you don't buy extra lean or your burgers might end up really dry. You can always add a tablespoon of oil to the mixture if needed.

    Make Ahead Tips

    You can mix and shape these burgers into patties. Keep in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook. Take them out of the fridge right before you start preheating the grill, oven, or skillet.

    Variations & Substitutions

    These burgers can be made with both ground beef or ground turkey.

    You can add shredded cheese into the ground meat mixture, or I like to add a slice of cheddar right before removing them from the heat.

    What to serve with this dish

    I served mine with my Perfect Baked Fries, but the Healthier Potato Salad would be another great side for these burgers.

    Don't forget to add on a salad or some other non-starchy vegetable while you're at it. You can go all out and even serve the salad with some Ranch dressing for those that really love ranch.

    Final thoughts:

    I really like how just a few simple pantry ingredients can give so much flavor to your burgers. And that you don't have to buy ranch dressing mix packets to make these tasty Ranch Burgers.


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    Ranch Burgers from Living Well Kitchen

    Ranch Burgers

    Skip the packets of dressing mix and easily use a combination of spices & seasonings to make these healthy, hearty Ranch Burgers
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoon dried parsley
    • ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon onion powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon paprika
    • โ…› teaspoon dried dill
    • ยผ teaspoon salt
    • ยผ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 lb lean ground beef
    • 4 whole grain hamburger buns
    • lettuce, tomato, cheese optional toppings

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, stir together parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dill, salt, and pepper.
    • Sprinkle spice mixture into ground beef and stir gently. Don't over mix or your burgers will be tough.
    • Shape into 4 patties and grill or broil in oven. {Top each with ยฝ to 1 ounce cheddar while cooking if desired}.
    • Serve on whole grain hamburger buns or in lettuce leaves with lettuce, tomato, cheese, ketchup, mustard, etc. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Based off of my Ranch dressing recipe
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Ranch Burgers
    Serving Size
     
    1 hamburger
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    277
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    70
    mg
    23
    %
    Sodium
     
    428
    mg
    19
    %
    Potassium
     
    464
    mg
    13
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    20
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    28
    g
    56
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    140
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.3
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    56
    mg
    6
    %
    Iron
     
    4.6
    mg
    26
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    This post was originally posted on July 3rd, 2013. Text has been updated.

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