Spicy Guacamole Burger

Did you know that it was Burger Month? Well, if you didn’t, now you do! So in honor of national burger month – I’m celebrating with a big fat juicy spicy guacamole burger. I mean really, did we expect anything less?

Now there are some guidelines that I always abide by when making my burgers.

1. Use ground beef that’s about 15% fat – aka 85% lean ground chuck. I mean it may sound like a lot, but it’s going to make it extra juice and won’t dry out!

2. Add some flavor to the meat. Sure it already got a little fat which gives it flavor, but spice up your meat a bit with some seasonings. I love using garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, paprika… you can do whatever you want!

3. Don’t flip them 100 times while grilling. Let the burger cook for a few minutes on each side until its about medium done, or however you prefer, and then remove. No need to flip every few minutes. Just let it hang out and do it’s thang!

4. Obviously there has to be guacamole. I mean what better way to compliment the spicy meat than by a buttery guacamole topping??

5. And of course there must be cheese. Lots and lots of cheese.

What are your favorite burger toppings?!? I’d love to hear about them! We grill all the time in the summer months – so I’m ready for your craziest burger suggestions! Bring it 🙂

Spicy Guacamole Burger

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Tex Mex

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb 85% lean ground chuck
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic minced
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese sliced
• 2 avocados
• 1 tsp chives chopped
• 1/2 lime juiced

Instructions

 

• Fire up the BBQ to about medium heat. Place lid on BBQ to retain heat and let it warm up.
• In a large bowl combine the meat, salt, pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Using you hand, mix everything together until evenly distributed. Divide mixture into 4 sections and form into patties.
• Remove the avocado from the skin and smash together with the chives and lime juice with a fork. Set aside.
• Transfer patties to the heated grill and grill for about 5 minutes on each side until medium done. Add the cheese at the last minute and let slightly melt. Remove patties from grill and place on buns, top with guacamole and tomatoes if desired and serve.