In a large bowl mix together ground beef, onion, garlic, soy sauce, ranch dressing mix and salt and pepper. Mix until combined evenly.

Form four hamburger patties.

Heat your griddle to 350 degrees. Spray or brush with cooking spray or oil.

As soon as you see some smoking, add the burgers to the griddle. Do not cover them. Allow them to cook for about 3-5 minutes. Do not move them during this time. At about 3 minutes, lift the bottom and look to see if it's dark brown. When it is, it's ready to flip. Gently flip each burger. Gently press the burger into the griddle and then release. You just want to make sure the whole burger makes contact with the griddle.

Place a slice of cheese on each burger. Put the lid on top. If you don't have a lid for your griddle a pan, pie pan (aluminum) or pot lid will work.

Check the bottoms after about 2 minutes. Cook until bottom is dark brown and remove immediately.

Spread garlic butter on the inside of burger buns and place top and bottom on grill pressing down with a spatula. Cook until bread turns golden. The bun will be slightly smashed but the butter is so flavorful and nutty and the bun edges will be nice and crispy, you will love it.

Remove the buns and assemble the burgers as desired.