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Ranch Burgers 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 4 teaspoons Ranch Rub (recipe follows) 4 hamburger buns, split 1/4 cup prepared creamy ranch dressing 2 tablespoons canned French-fried onions Romaine lettuce, tomato slices as accompaniments 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 center and juices show no pink color, turning once. Serve in buns with dressing, French-fried onions, lettuce and tomato. Makes 4 servings. Ranch Rub 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 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper Combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container. Shake before using. Makes 3 tablespoons. Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of The Cattlemen's Beef Board. ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~***Rhonda G in Missouri***~~~ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ