Description
Savor the mouthwatering avocado burger that blends creamy textures with zesty flavors for a gourmet twist on classic comfort food. Rich ingredients and bold seasonings create a delightful experience you can’t resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds (680 g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- 1 avocado, ripe (sliced or mashed)
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Lettuce leaves
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ketchup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pickle juice (optional)
- Pinch of paprika or cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, and paprika in a small bowl until smooth, then refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
- Patty Creation: Gently shape ground beef into uniform patties, ensuring even thickness. Generously season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, pressing seasoning lightly into the meat.
- Grilling Process: Heat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side, achieving desired internal temperature. Melt cheese during the final cooking minute, allowing it to drape elegantly over the meat.
- Burger Assembly: Layer bottom bun with prepared sauce, then carefully stack fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slice, grilled patty, creamy avocado slices, and crisp red onion rings. Crown with top bun, pressing gently to compact ingredients.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate immediately alongside golden crispy fries, crunchy chips, or a vibrant garden salad for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for juicier burgers, ensuring the meat isn’t overworked when forming patties to keep them tender and prevent tough texture.
- Prepare burger sauce ahead of time and refrigerate to let flavors meld, creating a more complex and rich condiment that enhances overall taste.
- Let burgers rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling to ensure even cooking and prevent tough, dry meat from cold patties.
- Slice avocados just before serving to prevent browning, and sprinkle with a bit of lemon juice to maintain fresh, vibrant green color and prevent oxidation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg