Add A Packet Of This Seasoning To Ground Beef For Irresistible Burgers

We like nothing more than watching people we care about eat food we've prepared. The more they love it, the happier we are. Although not every meal can be a bullseye, we think our homemade burgers would give those cooked in a restaurant a run for their money. Our latest batches have been bursting with flavor and deemed utterly irresistible according to the fam — and we couldn't be more thrilled. So, what's the secret to our burger success? That's easy: A packet of ranch seasoning.

As well as giving flavor oomph to fried chicken, ranch seasoning is a quick and easy way to amp up the taste of homemade burgers which, even though are made with love, can sometimes be a bit bland. We admit some of the ingredients in this store-bought seasoning might not be among the most mouthwatering, but the dried mix also contains garlic, onion, salt, buttermilk, and a pinch of MSG. Together, they work nothing short of magic on ground beef. 

The onion and salts enhance the meat's flavor, while the garlic and buttermilk add a little zing and mild sweetness to each and every hand-shaped patty. We use a single, full packet of seasoning per pound of ground beef, working it into the meat along with an egg, to bind the patties together. Personal preference will decide whether you use more ranch seasoning or less on your burgers, and the only way to find out is to play around.

One of the biggest advantages of using store-bought ranch seasoning to flavor your ground beef is the convenience. It's ready weighed and measured, so there's no danger of overdoing one ingredient or under-dosing another and making your burgers taste unpleasant. There are many home cooks out there who put together their own ranch seasoning, blending the likes of dried parsley, dill, and chives with garlic and onion powders. A packet of seasoning might not require any thought, but using it as a springboard to your own flavor combo means you can adjust your burgers' salt levels if someone's watching their sodium intake.

We're not the only ones who have discovered the joys of adding ranch seasoning to ground beef, but once that meat has been flavored, you can do more with it than just rustle up some burgers. Brown it off and for some delicious tacos, or turn them into yummy meatballs. One Redditor who made the latter paired them with a cheesy pasta with ranch dressing, said: "It might sound weird, but I used to do that with Italian style chicken all the time and it was amazing!" If you used up your onion soup and dip mix but still want meatloaf, ranch seasoning can be a flavorsome alternative.