Avocado Burger

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 burgers

Description

This Avocado Burger is everything you want in a burger—juicy, cheesy, and loaded with creamy avocado. Fresh toppings and a zesty burger sauce tie everything together, making it a crave-worthy option for your next cookout or weeknight grill night.

Ingredients

For the burgers:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted

For the toppings:

• 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, sliced
• Lettuce leaves

For the burger sauce:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp pickle juice (optional)
• Pinch of paprika or cayenne (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, and paprika. Set aside or refrigerate.
2. Form and season patties: Divide ground beef into 4 equal patties. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Grill the burgers: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Add cheese during the last minute of cooking and let melt.
4. Assemble the burgers: Spread burger sauce on the bottom buns. Add lettuce, tomato, and the grilled burger patty. Top with avocado slices and red onion. Finish with the top bun.
5. Serve: Serve immediately with fries, chips, or a fresh salad.

Notes

You can mash the avocado with lime juice and salt for a guacamole-style topping.
Turkey, chicken, or plant-based patties work great too.
Toast buns on the grill for extra flavor and texture.

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