Beef Burger Avocado Bacon (Printer-friendly)

Juicy beef patty layered with avocado and crispy bacon on toasted buns, bursting with flavor.

# What You Need:

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01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
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 and toasted
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 - Mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Shape into 4 equal patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
03 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Grill or pan-sear the beef patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until your desired doneness. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
05 - Toast the burger buns cut side down until golden.
06 - Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun (if using), add lettuce, tomato, beef patty with cheese, bacon strips, avocado slices, and onion (if using). Finish with the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way creamy avocado balances against salty crispy bacon creates that perfect sweet and savory bite that keeps you reaching for another
  • These come together in 30 minutes flat but taste like they came from a burger joint that has a line out the door
02 -
  • Do not press down on the patties with your spatula while they cook because all those delicious juices will escape right onto the coals
  • Let the burgers rest for about 2 minutes after cooking so the cheese sets and the juices redistribute throughout the meat
03 -
  • A splash of Worcestershire sauce mixed into the beef adds that umami depth people cannot quite put their finger on
  • Let your patties come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before hitting the grill so they cook evenly throughout

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