Beef Burger Avocado Bacon (Printable)

Juicy beef patty with avocado, bacon, cheddar, and fresh veggies layered on toasted buns for a tasty meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Burgers

01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder

→ Toppings

06 - 8 slices smoked bacon
07 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
08 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
09 - 4 leaves lettuce
10 - 4 slices tomato
11 - 4 burger buns, halved and toasted
12 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Shape into 4 equal patties, about ¾ inch thick.
03 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6–8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Grill or pan-sear the beef patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until your desired doneness. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
05 - Toast the burger buns cut side down until golden.
06 - Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun (if using), add lettuce, tomato, beef patty with cheese, bacon strips, avocado slices, and onion (if using). Finish with the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of warm melted cheddar, cool creamy avocado, and smoky crispy bacon creates layers of flavor in every single bite
  • Everything comes together in just 30 minutes making it perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend entertaining
02 -
  • Never press down on the patties with your spatula while they cook or you will lose all those precious juices
  • Let the patties rest for a couple minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute throughout the meat
03 -
  • Mix a splash of Worcestershire sauce into the beef mixture for extra depth of flavor
  • Make a small indent in the center of each patty before cooking to prevent them from puffing up

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