Bring a little West Coast sunshine to your burger night with this California Avocado Burger. Juicy beef patty, creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and a tangy special sauce come together for a lighter, fresher take on the classic.
California Avocado Burger keeps showing up as a favorite because it offers something different from heavier, cheese-loaded burgers - fresh, creamy, and a little indulgent without feeling too heavy. The combination of ripe avocado and a tangy special sauce gives it that recognizable West Coast burger-shack flavor people love recreating at home.
For the Burgers:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 burger buns, lightly toasted
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
For the Special Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp pickle relish
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- A dash of hot sauce (optional)
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.2. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently shape into patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Grill or pan-sear patties over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked to your desired doneness.
4. Toast the burger buns lightly.
5. Spread special sauce generously on both bun halves.
6. Layer bottom bun with lettuce, the beef patty, sliced tomato, red onion, and fresh avocado slices.
7. Top with the remaining bun and serve immediately.
PRO TIPS & VARIATIONS
- Use ripe but firm avocado so the slices hold their shape on the burger- Make the special sauce ahead of time - it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week
- A squeeze of lime juice on the avocado slices keeps them from browning if prepping ahead
RECIPE SCHEMA DATA
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
