Image is a side view of a Ranch burger on top a bed of lettuce with a round white plate. Atop the burger red onion, tomato, mustard, ketchup, jalapeño and avocado. There is a bowl of mustard and a bowl of ketchup above the plate. Next to it is a cut off plate with burger and red onion. www.atwistedplate.com/savory-ranch-burger/

Who doesn't love a good Burger? There are so many ways to make them; it's hard to get tired of them. First, you have the meat: Turkey, Beef, Bison, or Steak. Then there are the countless topping possibilities: Ketchup, BBQ Sauce, Ranch, Cheese, Bacon, Avocado, A1, Eggs, Fired Onion, Lettuce, and the list goes on and on and on. This burger is the perfect savory burger with a Ranch kick, my current obsession! I created this burger while doing my first Whole30. I needed more variety of flavor; I felt like I was in a rut with eating the same foods because they were easy to make. I am in love!!

Savory Ranch Burgers with all the fixings, tomato, avocado, lettuce, onion, jalapeño, ketchup and mustard. www.atwistedplate.com/savory-ranch-burger/

The begining:

Many different attempts went into making this burger perfect. The biggest challenge was finding grain-free breadcrumbs and the right amount. After a few fails, I attempted using Almond Flour. I have been using it ever since! I have been using almond flour in burgers, meatballs, and crabcakes. Almond Flour is excellent at holding the burger together. It absorbs the juices nicely without drying out your burger, which is critical for the perfect burger.

One last, but an important trick to the perfect Savory Ranch Burger...

The best way to cook a burger when not using the grill is to use a cast iron skillet. You are missing out if you haven't cooked a burger cast iron skillet! Before adding the burger, pre-heat the skillet with oil to get it nice and hot. I like to use Avocado or Duck Fat when making them. It tolerates the heat well and helps get the burgers a bit crispier. Duck Fat is a healthy substitute for butter and oils. It gets hot quickly while adding those extra nutrients to your Savory Ranch Burger.

Don't want to use Duck Fat? Avocado Oil is a perfect substitute. It has a high heat point, unlike Olive Oil. If you use Olive Oil, reduce the temp slightly to prevent it from getting smoky and burning. Whatever oil you use, you will love this delicious Savory Ranch Burger!! Top it with all your favorite fixings, and be sure to ENJOY!