California Avocado Burger
A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheese, creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun. Simple, fresh, and ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 2 burger buns
- ½ lb ground beef
- 2 cheddar cheese slices
- 1 avocado
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato
Instructions
- 1
Divide the 1/2 lb ground beef into 2 equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than the buns. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 160°F.
- 3
Place 1 cheddar cheese slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking, covering the pan to melt the cheese until gooey.
- 4
Toast the 2 burger buns in the same pan until golden, about 1 minute. Slice the avocado and tomato.
- 5
Assemble: place lettuce on the bottom bun, add the patty, top with avocado slices and tomato, then cover with the top bun. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet or grill pan
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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