[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]1-1/2 pounds ground beef[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]4 teaspoons Ranch Rub (recipe follows)[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]4 hamburger buns, split[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]1/4 cup prepared creamy ranch dressing[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]2 tablespoons canned French-fried onions[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]Romaine lettuce, tomato slices[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]1. Lightly shape ground beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Press Ranch Rub onto patties.[/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 12 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning once.[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]3. Serve in buns with dressing, onions, lettuce and tomato.[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]Makes 4 servings.[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]Ranch Rub: Combine 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper. Store in airtight container. Shake before using. Makes 3 tablespoons.
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