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Add these dishes to make a full meal:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
1- 1/2 lbs ground beef
4 tsp Ranch Rub (recipe follows)
4 hamburger buns, split
1/4 cup prepared creamy ranch dressing
2 Tbs tinned French-fried onions
tomato slices
Romaine lettuce, tomato slices
Ranch Rub:
2 tsp sweet paprika
2 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
Lightly shape ground beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Press Ranch Rub onto patties.
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 centre and juices show no pink colour, turning once.
Serve in buns with dressing, onions, lettuce and tomato.
Ranch Rub:
Combine Ranch Rub ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Shake before using. Makes 3 tablespoons.
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