End of Summer... already?

Summer is winding down and back-to-school is near.

You may find yourself wondering where the time went! Before it's over, grab a few friends and have a cookout.

The occasion provides a moment to enjoy a beverage (or two)

and grill some burgers!

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Try this recipe for a good, ole fashioned, Texas Ranch burger.

(from Texas Beef Council)

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 tsp. sweet paprika
2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
4 egg-bread hamburger buns, split
4 leaves Romaine lettuce
4 slices tomato
1/4 cup prepared creamy ranch dressing
2 Tbsp. canned French fried onions

Combine paprika, thyme, salt, onion powder, and red pepper in an airtight container and shake to blend.

Shape ground beef into 4 patties, 3/4-inch thick. Press 1 tsp. of the spice mix evenly into both sides of each patty. Store remaining spice mix in airtight container for future use.

Grill over medium heat or medium coals to internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

Line bottom of each bun with lettuce and tomato. Top with burger and spoon ranch dressing evenly over burgers. Sprinkle with French fried onions and close sandwiches.