Create Your Own Burgers

RANCH BURGERS
2 lbs. lean ground beef or ground steak
1 (pkt) Ranch Seasoning (or) 3 tsp. dry Ranch Seasoning Mix
1 tsp. ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns, lightly toasted 6
1 medium tomato, sliced
6-8 butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
  • Preheat the grill or broiler.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, seasoning mix and pepper and mix well.
  • With wet hands shape the meat mixture into 6 patties, each about 1-inch thick.
  • Grill the burgers for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached and juices run clear.
  • Serve the burgers topped with the lettuce and tomato.
BEST JUICY BURGERS
2 pieces white sandwich bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/3 c. milk
2-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. ketchup
3 lbs. (80-85%) lean ground beef
3 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
8 hamburger buns
Instructions
  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bread and milk together with a fork until it forms a chunky paste.
  • Add the salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup and mix well.
  • Add the ground beef and scallions and break the meat up with your hands.
  • Mix everything together until evenly combined. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form compact balls.
  • Flatten the balls into 3/4-inch patties about 4-1/2 inches across.
  • Form a slight depression in the center of each patty to prevent the burgers from puffing up on the grill.
  • Oil the grilling grates. Grill the burgers, covered, until nicely browned on the first side, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Flip burgers and continue cooking for a few minutes more until desired doneness is reached.
  • Before serving, toast the buns on the cooler side of the grill if desired.
LIPTON'S ONION BURGERS
2 lbs. lean ground beef or ground steak
1 Lipton's Onion Soup Seasoning Packet
6 hamburger buns, lightly toasted 6
1 medium tomato, sliced
6-8 butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl combine ground beef, onion soup mix, and water.
  2. Form the beef into patties, this should make 8 patties.
  3. Place on the grill or stovetop in a skillet on medium heat.
  4. Next, cook on both sides about 10 minutes each or until well done or until your preference at least 165 degrees.
  5. Serve with your favorite toppings.