Beef Burger with Avocado Bacon (Printable)
A flavorful beef patty paired with creamy avocado and crispy bacon on a toasted bun.
# What you'll need:
→ Burgers
01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Toppings
05 - 8 slices bacon
06 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
08 - 4 lettuce leaves
09 - 1 large tomato, sliced
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 4 burger buns
→ Optional Condiments
12 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp ketchup
14 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
# Directions:
01 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, gently combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into four equal patties slightly larger than the buns.
03 - Fry bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Grill or pan-sear burger patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until medium doneness. In the last minute, top each patty with cheddar cheese and cover to melt.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
06 - Spread mayonnaise, ketchup, or Dijon mustard on the bottom buns as desired. Layer lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Add the cheese-topped patty, then avocado slices and crispy bacon. Finish with the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately alongside preferred side dishes.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast of cool, buttery avocado against warm, salty bacon is genuinely addictive.
- It comes together in thirty minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something that feels indulgent.
- You can customize every layer to your mood, so it never gets boring.
02 -
- Never press down on your burger patties while they're cooking; it squeezes out all the juices and leaves you with a dry puck instead of something tender.
- Slice your avocado just before assembling, or toss it with a tiny squeeze of lemon to keep it from browning and looking sad.
03 -
- Let your beef come to room temperature before cooking so it cooks evenly instead of being cold in the center and overcooked on the outside.
- Form patties with a slight indent in the center with your thumb so they cook evenly and don't puff up like hockey pucks.