Saucy Blue Cheese Burger

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Ground Beef, (90% lean)

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• ½ cup light ranch dressing

• 2 Tbsp. buffalo wing sauce

• ½ cup blue cheese crumbles

• 8 slices, red leaf lettuce

• 8 slices, tomato

• 8 (2 oz.) wholegrain hamburger buns

Preparation

1. Preheat gas or charcoal grill to 400°F. Combine Ground Beef in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four ¾-inch thick patties. Season with salt and pepper. Make a small indention in the center of the burger with your thumb.

2. Place burgers on oiled grates and grill for approximately 5 minutes on one side. Flip once, grilling on the other side for 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the burger.

3. Prepare dressing by whisking together ranch dressing and buffalo wing sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.

4. Place burgers on bottoms of buns. Top burgers evenly with dressing, blue cheese crumbles, lettuce and tomato.