1 cup prepared ranch dressing

½ cup pickled jalapeno slices, diced

 

1 pound yellow sweet onions, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons pepper

 

10 Nolan Ryan's 2-ounce pre-cooked beef patties, thawed

10 slices cheddar cheese

10 slices bacon, cooked crisply

10 small hamburger buns, cut in half horizontally

 

For Jalapeno Ranch Dressing: Mix ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill. 

 

For Onions: Toss onions in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Heat large skillet over medium fire. Add onions and cook until golden, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Remove from skillet; keep warm.

 

For Beef Patties: Heat patties in the microwave for 3 minutes, 5 patties at a time. Top each patty with one slice of cheese, one slice of bacon (cut in half), and some onions. Spread jalapeno ranch dressing on cut side of bun tops; place on burgers. Serve with remaining dressing. 

Recipe courtesy of Chef Marie Saba, San Antonio, Texas