Avocado Burger Fresh Flavor (Printable)
A fresh burger with creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and juicy beef patties for a healthy meal.
# What's Needed:
→ Meat
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables & Toppings
04 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
05 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
06 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 4 leaves romaine or butter lettuce
08 - 4 whole wheat or brioche burger buns
→ Condiments
09 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
10 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
→ Optional
12 - 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
13 - Pickles, jalapeños, or sprouts
# How to Make It:
01 - In a bowl, gently combine ground beef with salt and black pepper. Shape into 4 even patties.
02 - Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until desired doneness. If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute and cover to melt.
03 - While patties cook, toast burger buns until golden brown.
04 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lime juice. Spread evenly onto cut sides of each bun.
05 - Layer lettuce, tomato, and red onion on bottom bun. Add cooked beef patty, top with avocado slices, then place the top bun. Add optional pickles, jalapeños, or sprouts as desired.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- The lime-kissed mayo adds brightness that transforms an ordinary burger into something memorable.
- It's ready in 30 minutes flat, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something better than usual.
- Avocado replaces heavy cheese but gives you that creamy richness your taste buds expect.
- The whole wheat buns actually hold up to all the toppings without falling apart like softer options do.
02 -
- Don't slice avocado until you're actually assembling—once exposed to air it'll turn dark and sad within minutes.
- The patties will continue cooking slightly after you remove them from heat, so slightly under-cooking gives you a juicier result.
03 -
- Room-temperature beef forms into patties more easily than cold beef straight from the fridge.
- Creating a small indent in the center of each patty with your thumb prevents them from puffing up into a dome as they cook.