This Ranch Burger is about to become your new favorite grilled burger recipe! Infused with savory ranch seasoning and an outrageously delicious secret ingredient, it will create burger cravings you didn’t even know were possible! It’s so quick and easy to make, and your burgers will be ready to devour in just 25 minutes!
These ranch house burgers are going to smack your tastebuds all around with delicious goodness… and you’re going to love it!
Lacy writes: "So good!"
It all starts by doing something a little naughty. Infusing your beef patty with a Hidden Valley ranch packet and some crushed Fritos.
This breaks so many rules. But you’re going to be so glad you broke them!
Seriously, these two ingredients create such a wildly fantastic combination of flavors it should be illegal!
The result is nothing less than off the charts amazing burgers. Just like you’ll get when you make my BBQ Burger Recipe, tropical Teriyaki Burgers, and flavor packed Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken.
So this week go ahead and invite some fun new flavors to dinner.
You’ll be rewarded with a Frito-licious ranch burger that will make your taste buds oh so very happy!
Ingredients
You’ll just need 6 simple ingredients to make the BEST ranch house burgers.
First check your kitchen, then add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Ground Beef – This recipe will work best with a leaner cut of ground beef.
- Hidden Valley Ranch Mix packet – Use the store bought packet or make your own Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning!
- Fritos – The corn-licious addition to your burgers that will make them over-the-top amazing!
- Egg – To help bind everything together.
- Hamburger Buns – Use this homemade Slider Buns Recipe or these Easy Homemade Hamburger Buns to make your burgers over-the-top amazing!
- Cheese – I like to use slices of sharp cheddar or extra sharp cheddar for extra flavor.
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Making this homemade ranch burger is a cinch… and once you try it you’ll never want those boring, plain burgers again!
Here how to get the ranch burger grilling that will make you famous…
1. Mix your egg, ranch mix and corn chips in a large bowl, then add the ground beef, and mix thoroughly.
2. Form the beef into 8 burger patties, before stacking them on pieces of wax paper and covering.
3. Then place in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to marinate.
4. When your burgers are ready to grill, just follow my simple instructions in the recipe card below.
That’s it. Easy peasy! Trust me, Grilling Ground Beef Recipes don’t get any tastier or more rewarding than this flavor packed ranch dressing burger recipe!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Can I Freeze Hamburger Patties?
Yes you can. These ranch house burgers freeze great, making them a great Freezer Friendly Meal Prep solution.
If you want to freeze them for later, start by carefully stacking the ranch burger patties with a piece of Wax Paper separating each patty. Then, transfer your stack of burger patties to a Freezer Ziploc bag, and place in Freezer, standing up.
When ready to use, simply thaw as many ranch burger patties as you’d like. Then grill the burgers using the recipe instructions.
Planning a camping trip soon? Just freeze up a batch of your new favorite ranch dressing burger recipe ahead of time. You’ll be rewarded with one of the tastiest Camping Menu Ideas and RV Cooking Recipes EVER!!
Variations
Want to change up the flavor of your ranch burger? Just try one of these fabulous ranch burger variations…
Guacamole Bacon Burger – Make a standard ranch burger, but then top it with Pepper Jack Cheese, Crispy Oven Baked Bacon, and some Easy Homemade Guacamole!
Steakhouse Burger – Reduce the crushed Fritos to 1/4 cup, then add 1 tbsp. of my Awesome Steak Seasoning + 1/4 cup Heinz 57 Sauce to your ground beef mixture before forming the burger patties.
Onion Ring Burger – Simply make the ranch burger recipe as is, then top your burgers off with some crispy baked onion rings. YUM!
What To Serve With Ranch Burgers
One of my favorite Grilling Menu Ideas is to serve up these ranch house burgers with some fabulous BBQ Baked Beans or Seasoned Potato Wedges.
Then… to make dinner insanely delicious, I like to add a hefty serving of both my Bacon Mac and Cheese and yummy homemade Fruit Salad Recipe!
This my friends creates nothing short of a sensational summer dinner extravaganza!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this fabulous grilled burger recipe…
Lacy writes: “So good!”
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Ranch Burger
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Lean Ground Ground
- 1 oz. Hidden Valley Ranch Mix, 1 packet or 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning
- ½ cup Fritos Corn Chips, regular Fritos, crushed
- 1 Egg, lightly beaten
- 8 Hamburger Buns, Potato Buns are also really yummy with these burgers
- 8 slices Cheddar Cheese, or Sharp Cheddar for even more flavor
Instructions
- Gather your ranch burger ingredients.
- Mix your egg, ranch mix and crushed Fritos in a large bowl.
- Add your lean ground beef to bowl and mix with your fingers.
- Form mixture into 8 balls, smashing into round burger patties with fingers or a hamburger press.
- Carefully stack burgers with Wax Paper separating patties, then place burgers in fridge to marinate for a few hours or overnight.
- Grill your burgers for 4 – 5 minutes on each side at 350 – 400 degrees, or until done.
- Melt cheese onto burgers.
- To grill or to not grill your buns?? Your Choice!! I love to add some butter to the inside of the buns, and grill them until they are just a little toasty.
- Build your burgers… bun, burger, optional grilled onions, lettuce and tomato, and ENJOY!!
Notes
- Freezer Tip: These ranch burgers are also Freezer-Friendly! If you want to freeze these for later, carefully stack burgers with Wax Paper separating then patties, and transfer to a Freezer Ziploc bag, and place in Freezer, standing up. When ready to use, simply thaw as many burger patties as you’d like, then grill the burgers using the instructions in this recipe.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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My husband just grilled these bad boys up for me last night and they were to die for. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
Aww…. so glad you loved them, Sarai! Aren’t they crazy yummy? 🙂