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Crack Burgers

Highly addictive grilled beef patties seasoned with ranch, topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Patties
  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 chuck)
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix about 1 oz or 28g
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Toppings
  • 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon cooked crisp and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives finely chopped

Equipment

  • Outdoor Grill or Grill Pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon until crispy. Drain, let cool, and chop into fine pieces. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef, dry ranch seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Do not overmix.
  3. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form into patties. Press a shallow dimple into the center of each patty.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F - 450°F). Oil the grates lightly.
  5. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
  7. Remove burgers from the grill. Immediately press the chopped bacon and fresh parsley into the melted cheese on each patty.
  8. Let the burgers rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve on toasted buns or enjoy them bare for a fantastic low-carb, keto-friendly meal.