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Avocado Burger Recipe

Disclaimer: This avocado burger recipe contains meat. For a vegan version, replace the same amount of meat with canned kidney beans.
  • cook TIME 17 mins
  • prep TIME 8 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Main DishCuisine: Global
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 490 kcal
Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients (17)

  • 12 oz avocado
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 6 oz 85% lean ground beef
  • 4 oz 85% lean ground pork
  • 2 oz romaine finely chopped
  • 1 oz yellow onion chopped
  • 1 oz red onion finely chopped
  • 4 oz tomato slices
  • 0.5 oz jalapeno finely chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

1

Peel and chop a yellow onion. Measure out 1 oz.

2

Finely chop a handful of cilantro leaves. Measure out 1/4 tsp.

3

Slice 2 avocados in half, pit them, and scrape the flesh into a bowl. Measure out 12 oz.

4

Peel and chop half a red onion. Measure out 1 oz.

5

Measure out 0.5 oz jalapenos (or to your liking). Chop off the heads, slice them open, remove the seeds and white parts, and finely chop the flesh.

6

Peel about 6 cloves of garlic and finely chop them. Measure out 2 tbsp.

7

Slice 4 oz tomatoes.

8

Finely chop 2 oz Romaine lettuce.

INSTRUCTIONS

1

To a large mixing bowl, add 6 oz ground beef, 4 oz ground pork, 1 oz yellow onion, 1 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning. Mix well.

2

Divide the mixture into four portions. Wear gloves, roll each portion into balls, and flatten the balls into 1” thick patties. Put them on a clean dish and set them aside.

3

Next, in a large bowl, add 12 oz avocado, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 oz red onion, 0.5 oz jalapeno, 2 tbsp garlic, and 1/4 tsp salt.

4

Mash together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside.

5

Heat a grill pan (or just a pan) over medium heat, and melt 1/2 tbsp butter. Add the patties and cook each side for 5 minutes. Do not flip too soon—the patties are more likely to break.

6

Once done, transfer the patties onto a plate and set aside. Slice 4 hamburger buns in half, and cook the bottom half in the same pan for 1 minute over medium heat. Put aside.

7

Melt the remaining butter (1 tbsp) and cook the top half for 2 minutes as well. Put aside.

8

Assemble the burger by first putting a good amount of lettuce and some tomato slices on the bottom bun.

9

Next to go on top the avocado mash, the patty, and the top bun. If possible, hold everything together with a burger pick.

10

Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 490kcal | Fat 31.6g | Saturated Fat 9.2g | Trans Fat 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g | Monounsaturated Fat 15g | Cholesterol 60.8mg | Sodium 559mg | Potassium 832.7mg | Carbohydrate 12.6g | Fiber 7.3g | Sugar 4.1g | Protein 15.5g | Vitamin A 2328IU | Vitamin C 20.3mg | Calcium 51.6mg | Iron 2.3mg