Beef Burger with Avocado (Printable Version)

Savory beef patties topped with avocado and bacon on toasted buns for a fulfilling meal.

# What You Need:

→ Burger Patties

01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder

→ Toppings

06 - 8 slices smoked bacon
07 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
08 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
09 - 4 lettuce leaves
10 - 4 tomato slices
11 - 4 burger buns, halved
12 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and shape into 4 equal patties, approximately 3/4 inch thick.
03 - Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
04 - Cook beef patties on grill or skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Place cheddar cheese slice on each patty during the final minute to melt.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns cut-side down until golden brown.
06 - Build each burger by spreading mayonnaise on bottom bun, layering lettuce, tomato, cheesy patty, bacon strips, avocado slices, and onion if using. Crown with top bun.
07 - Serve immediately accompanied by your preferred sides.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The crispy bacon and creamy avocado create a perfect texture contrast that makes every bite interesting
  • Mixing spices directly into the beef means flavor in every single mouthful
02 -
  • Never press down on the burgers with your spatula while they cook or you will lose all those delicious juices
  • Let the patties rest for a couple minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute throughout the meat
03 -
  • Make a small thumbprint in the center of each raw patty to keep them from puffing up into balls while cooking
  • Warm your bacon slightly in the microwave before cooking so it shrinks less and stays flat

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