Ranch Burgers
These easy Ranch Burgers combine ranch-seasoned beef, pepper jack cheese, arugula, and a creamy pepperoncini sauce. A quick 30-minute meal!
If you enjoy a simple burger, try my Mississippi Smash Burger next.
Some recipes come from hours of testing in the kitchen, and others come from a text message from your best friend telling you, you have to make these.
This burger was a creation from my best friend, Megs. I've shared several of her recipes here on the site, including Baked Salmon with Sweet Spiced Rub and the latest creation No Fold Chicken Dumplings.
When she texted me after making these burgers for her family, she told me they were the best burgers she'd ever made. She sent me the recipe right away, and of course, I had to make them. After testing them myself, I completely agreed.
The beauty of these Ranch Burgers is how simple they are. The ground beef is mixed with ranch seasoning and black pepper, then cooked until juicy and perfect, then topped with melty pepper jack cheese and fresh arugula.
The finishing touch is a quick, creamy sauce made with mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and peperoncini peppers, you'll want to slather on generously. Everything gets tucked into a toasted bun, and oh man. You'll love every delicious bite!
What You Need
- Ground beef- Make sure to use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor. A little extra fat ensures juicy, flavorful burgers.
- Ranch mix is sprinkled in the ground beef for a boost of ranch flavor.
- Ground black pepper
- Creamy sauce- mayo, ranch dressing, pepperoncini peppers
- Pepper Jack cheese or your favorite melty cheese.
- Baby arugula
- Burger buns
How To Make Ranch Burgers
- Place ground beef, ranch mix, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Combine and shape into 4 balls.
- Use a burger press to shape patties about ½ inch thick.
- In a small bowl combine mayo, ranch dressing, and pepperoncinis. Place in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble the burgers.
- Cook patties in a hot skillet or on the grill until desired doneness and top with cheese to melt.
- Assemble burgers by adding a generous layer of creamy sauce to both sides of your toasted buns. Place a cooked patty on the bottom bun, then top with arugula.
Ang's Helpful Tips
- Don't overmix the beef. Gently combine the ground beef with the ranch seasoning and black pepper. Overworking the meat can result in a dense burger.
- Don't skip toasting the buns. A lightly toasted bun adds texture and keeps the sauce from making the bread soggy.
Make The Patties Ahead Of Time
Form the patties earlier in the day, cover them, and refrigerate until you're ready to cook. This makes them especially convenient when you're serving burgers for a gathering or getting dinner ready on a busy night.
What To Serve With Ranch Burgers
These burgers are perfect with simple burger sides like potato chips and fruit, or try serving them with one or more of these options:
- Mom's Famous Potato Salad
- Classic Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Dipping Sauce
- Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe
- Slow Cooker Baked Beans
- Strawberry Watermelon Salad
- Best Creamy Coleslaw
- Macaroni Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Try These Burger Combinations Next
- Greek Pita Burgers with Feta Yogurt Sauce
- Better-Than-Restaurant Black Bean Burgers
- BBQ Pulled Chicken Burgers
- Turkey Burgers With Basil Mayo
- Taco Sloppy Joes
- Big Mac Sliders
- Burger In A Bowl
Ranch Burgers
Equipment
- large skillet, grill pan, or outdoor grill
- medium bowl
- small bowl
Ingredients
Beef mixture
- 1 lb ground beef we use 80/20 for the best flavor
- 2 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Creamy sauce
- 3 tablespoon ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoon mayo
- ¼ cup pepperoncini peppers, diced fine
Additional ingredients
- 4 pepper jack cheese slices
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
Make the sauce
- In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, creamy ranch dressing, and finely chopped peperoncini peppers. Taste and adjust the amount of peperoncini's to your preference. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the burgers.
Beef patties
- Add the ground beef, ranch seasoning, and black pepper to a bowl. Gently mix everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat, which can make the burgers tough.
- Divide the beef into equal portions and form into burger patties. Make the patties slightly wider than your buns because they will shrink as they cook.
Pan-Fry
- Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat and cook the patties until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Add the pepper jack cheese to melt during the last few minutes of cooking.
Grilling
- Cook the patties over your preferred grill temperature until they reach your desired doneness, adding the pepper jack cheese toward the end so it has time to melt.
Optional toast buns
- Lightly toast buns on the inside of each half. Toasting helps prevent the buns from becoming soggy.
Assemble burgers
- Add a generous amount of creamy sauce to the inside of each bun half. Add cooked patty with melted cheese, and top with fresh arugula. Enjoy right away!
Notes
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So good! And freezing patties for future use is a brilliant idea!!!! Especially because when I think of them I can’t make them fast enough yum yum yum!!! 100% must try!
Yes! Definitely a burger to come back to often. 🥰