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Crack Burgers - quick ground beef recipes

When I first made these crack burgers, I didn’t expect them to completely steal the show. But here’s the truth: once that beef patty hits the skillet, sizzling away and filling the kitchen with that smoky aroma, I knew I was in trouble. Trouble in the best possible way. Juicy ground beef, gooey cheese, and a sauce so good you’ll probably find yourself licking your fingers without shame. I’ve tried plenty of burgers recipes in my day, from simple ground beef recipes that barely needed seasoning to chicken burgers recipe experiments that ended up a little dry (we don’t talk about that one). But this one? This recipe ground beef combination is different. The way the flavors come together feels like they were meant to be. I mean, ground beef recipes are everywhere, but this right here is the kind of burger that makes you feel like you’ve cracked the code. So if you’re on the hunt for recipes ground beef that make people stop mid-bite just to say ‘wow,’ this is it. It’s messy, it’s bold, and it’s the kind of meal that reminds you why cooking at home can be so much fun. Trust me, make these once and you’ll want to keep them in your weekly lineup.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: burgers recipes, chicken burgers recipe, ground beef recipes, quick ground beef recipes, recipe ground beef, recipes ground beef
Servings: 4 burgers
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 burger buns
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, pickles (optional toppings)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with ranch seasoning and chopped bacon to make the crack sauce.
  2. Form ground beef into 4 patties and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for about 4 minutes per side, until browned.
  4. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and let it melt.
  5. Toast burger buns lightly in the same skillet.
  6. Spread the crack sauce on the buns, then layer patties, lettuce, tomato, and pickles as desired.
  7. Serve immediately while warm and melty.