Avocado Burger Recipe

Two avocado burgers on a wooden cutting board.

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5 from 1 vote

Fresh avocado smash, beef burger patties, and bacon make up this easy homemade burger recipe!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: burgers

Author: Sabine Venier

Equipment

Indoor Grill Pan

Ingredients

For the Avocado Smash

2 ripe avocados
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from ½ lime)
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
¼ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Burger Patties

1 pound ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Burger Assembly

4 hamburger buns
4 leaves lettuce
4 slices cheese use your favorite kind
1 beefsteak tomato sliced
1 red onion thinly sliced
8 strips cooked bacon
2 ripe avocados sliced

Instructions

In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados to your preferred texture. Add mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and set aside.
2 ripe avocados, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into ½-inch patties. Gently flatten them to maintain their texture and do not overwork the meat. Season with salt and black pepper.
1 pound ground beef, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 200°F.
Preheat a grill pan over high heat and lightly oil it. Season one side of the burger patties with salt and pepper. Place the seasoned side down into the pan, ensuring a light press for optimal contact and caramelization. Cook for approximately 2 minutes until the edges turn grey. Season the top side with salt and pepper, then flip.
Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the patties to a heat-proof plate and place them in the oven, turning off the heat. Cheese can be added to the patties in the oven or later.
In the same pan, lightly toast the burger buns.
4 hamburger buns
Spread a generous amount of the avocado smash on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a lettuce leaf on top of the smash, followed by a burger patty with cheese. Add a slice of tomato, a few slices of red onion, and cooked bacon strips. Top with additional avocado slices. Complete the burger with the top half of the toasted bun.
4 leaves lettuce, 4 slices cheese, 1 beefsteak tomato, 1 red onion, 8 strips cooked bacon, 2 ripe avocados

Notes

While you can cook your burgers however you like, it is recommended to cook them to an internal temperature of 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Burger Temperature Chart:
- For rare burgers: 125-130°F
- For medium-rare burgers: 130-140°F
- For medium burgers: 140-150°F
- For medium-well burgers: 150-160°F
- For well-done burgers: 160-165°F

Storage: Store leftover burger patties in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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