Avocado Burger Recipe
This avocado burger recipe features lean ground beef and ripe avocados inside the patties, adding moisture and fat, keeping the burger from drying.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Crema:
- 1 avocado
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Burger:
- ½ avocado
- 1 pound ground beef 90% lean
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 hamburger buns for serving
- Lettuce and tomato slices for serving
Instructions
- Make the avocado crema. Combine all ingredients in a food processor until creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Form the the avocado burgers. In a large bowl, mash the avocado with a fork. Add beef, salt, and pepper, and mix until combined. Form into 4–5 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Make the burgers. Preheat a grill or cast iron pan to medium high heat. Add oil and cook the burgers until seared and golden brown, 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter.
- Assemble the avocado burgers. Serve on a bun with lettuce, tomato, reserved avocado crema, and other desired toppings.
Notes
Storage: Store the patties in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop until warmed through.
Freezing Instructions: Mix and form the burgers, stack them with parchment paper between each patty, and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
* Please note the nutrition label does not include the bun.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1170mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 5mg
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