Shelly's Recipe

*RANCH BURGERS*

Category: Burgers

1 lb ground beef (95% lean)
4 tsp Ranch Rub (recipe follows)
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
1/4 cup prepared reduced-fat creamy ranch dressing
2 tbsp canned French-fried onions
Romaine lettuce, tomato slices

Lightly shape ground beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Press Ranch Rub onto patties. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.

Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160 degrees) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. Serve in buns with dressing, onions, lettuce and tomato. Serves 4

Ranch Rub
2 tsp sweet paprika and dried thyme
1-1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder and onion powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper, ground red pepper and ground white pepper

Combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container. Shake before using.
Makes 3 tbsp