Chipotle Ranch Burger

Ingredients

Ground beef

1 pound, 80/20 blend

Chipotle powder

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Chipotle in adobo sauce

1 tablespoon, minced

Ranch dressing

1/2 cup

Hamburger buns

4, toasted

Tomato

1, sliced

Lettuce

4 leaves, crisp and fresh

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F to 400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to keep the patties tender. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties, making a small indentation in the center of each to prevent puffing during cooking.
3. Place the patties on the preheated grill. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness (160°F internal temperature for medium).
4. While the burgers are grilling, prepare the chipotle ranch dressing. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing with the minced chipotle in adobo sauce. Mix well until fully blended and set aside.
5. Once the burgers are cooked, remove them from the grill and allow them to rest for a couple of minutes to retain their juices.
6. To assemble, spread a generous amount of the chipotle ranch dressing on the bottom halves of the toasted hamburger buns.
7. Layer the grilled patties on top of the dressing, followed by a crisp leaf of lettuce and a slice of juicy tomato.
8. Top with the other half of the buns, press down gently, and serve immediately with extra chipotle ranch on the side if desired.