Beef Burger with Avocado Bacon (Print Page)

Juicy beef patty topped with creamy avocado and crispy beef bacon on a toasted bun.

# What You Need:

→ Burger Patties

01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

→ Toppings and Condiments

06 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
07 - 8 slices beef bacon
08 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
09 - 4 romaine lettuce leaves
10 - 4 tomato slices
11 - 4 burger buns, split and toasted
12 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Mix gently and form into 4 equal patties, approximately ¾ inch thick.
03 - Cook beef bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 4–5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Grill or pan-cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Top with cheddar cheese during final minute and cover to melt if using.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns on grill or in toaster.
06 - Mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard together until combined.
07 - Spread mayo-mustard mixture on bottom bun halves. Layer lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Add burger patty, avocado slices, and 2 strips beef bacon. Cover with top bun.
08 - Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy avocado against crispy beef bacon creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
  • These burgers come together in under 35 minutes but taste like something from a gourmet restaurant
  • The 80/20 beef blend ensures juicy patties every single time without any fancy techniques
02 -
  • Make a small indentation in the center of each raw patty with your thumb because the patties puff up in the middle while cooking and this trick keeps them flat for even topping distribution
  • Let the cooked patties rest for about 3 minutes before assembling because this allows the juices to redistribute so they do not run all over your hands when you take that first bite
  • Slice your avocados last minute and toss them with a squeeze of fresh lime juice to prevent browning while you are finishing up the other components
03 -
  • Make a small thumbprint in the center of each raw patty before cooking to prevent them from puffing up into spheres while they grill
  • Keep the patties refrigerated until the very last moment because cold meat forms a better sear and releases less fat during cooking

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