Beef Burger with Avocado (Printer-friendly)
Juicy beef patty with creamy avocado, fresh lettuce, tomato on toasted bun, perfect for a quick meal.
# What You Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
→ Assembly
05 - 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
08 - 4 leaves lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
09 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
10 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
11 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 4 tsp ketchup
13 - Butter for toasting buns (optional)
→ Serving
14 - Pickles (optional)
15 - Red onion rings (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine ground beef with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty slightly larger than the buns.
02 - Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
03 - Cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium doneness. Add cheddar cheese slices on patties in the last minute and cover to melt, if desired.
04 - Toast buns on the grill or skillet with a little butter until golden brown.
05 - Spread mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and ketchup on the bottom halves of buns. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, then the cooked patties.
06 - Top patties with avocado slices and optional pickles or red onion rings. Cover with top buns and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of juicy beef and ripe avocado creates a flavor that feels like a special treat you can enjoy any night.
- It’s easy to prepare but tastes like something you ordered at a gourmet burger joint.
02 -
- Don&t overwork the meat when mixing to keep the patties tender and juicy.
- Adding a slice of cheese near the end lets it melt perfectly without drying the burger.
03 -
- Let the patties rest a few minutes after cooking to keep all those juices locked in.
- Using Worcestershire sauce adds a depth of umami that lifts the entire burger without overpowering.