Beef Burger with Avocado (Printable)
A juicy beef patty topped with creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar on a toasted bun.
# What You'll Need:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ 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 and toasted
12 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat
02 - Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Shape into 4 equal patties, approximately ¾ inch thick
03 - Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels
04 - Grill or pan-sear beef patties 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Add cheddar slice to each patty during final minute to melt
05 - Lightly toast burger buns cut side down until golden brown
06 - Layer mayonnaise on bottom bun if desired, then add lettuce, tomato, beef patty with melted cheese, bacon strips, avocado slices, and onion. Top with bun crown
07 - Serve immediately with preferred sides
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of warm melted cheese, cool creamy avocado, and smoky crispy bacon creates layers of flavor that make every bite interesting
- These burgers come together in just 30 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant, making them perfect for weeknight dinners that feel special
02 -
- Do not press down on the burgers with your spatula while they cook because all those delicious juices will end up in the pan instead of inside your burger
- Letting the patties rest for just a couple of minutes after cooking helps redistribute the juices so they do not all run out the moment you take a bite
03 -
- Let your ground beef sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before forming the patties because cold beef does not cook evenly
- If your avocados are not quite ripe enough, you can quick-ripen them by placing them in a brown paper bag with a banana for a day