Recipes - Ranch Burger with Caramelized Onions

Ranch Burger with Caramelized Onions

 

 

1-1/2 lbs.	ground beef
4 tsp.	Ranch Rub
1 Tbsp.	butter
1	medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 Tbsp.	packed brown sugar
4	hamburger buns, split
	Romaine lettuce
	tomato slices

1. Lightly shape ground beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Press Ranch Rub onto patties.
2. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, heat butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and brown sugar; cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is caramelized.
4. Line bun bottom with lettuce and tomato. Top with burger. Evenly divide onion mixture over burgers. Close with bun top.

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 4 tablespoons.

Makes 4 Servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 546 calories; 38 g protein; 34 g carbohydrate; 28 g fat; 742 mg sodium; 124 mg cholesterol; 8.4 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 3.6 mcg vitamin B12; 6.2 mg iron; 8.4 mg zinc.

Courtesy of the Cattlemen's Beef Board and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.