Doritos BBQ Ranch Smash Burger (Print Version)

Bold BBQ ranch burgers with Doritos crunch and a melty cheddar finish on toasted buns.

# Ingredients:

→ Beef Mixture

01 - 450 g ground beef
02 - 120 ml barbecue sauce
03 - 60 ml ranch dressing
04 - 30 g crushed Doritos
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Burger Assembly

07 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
08 - 4 hamburger buns

# Instructions:

01 - Mix ground beef, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, and crushed Doritos in a large bowl. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
02 - Portion the beef mixture evenly into four and shape each into a patty.
03 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side, until desired doneness is achieved.
04 - In the final minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
05 - Toast the hamburger buns cut-side down on the grill or in a separate skillet until lightly golden.
06 - Set each cheesy patty on the bottom half of a toasted bun. Finish with the top bun and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal texture, lightly press the patties with a spatula while cooking to achieve a classic smash effect.