Guacamole Galore Gourmet Burger Recipe
The “Guacamole Galore Gourmet Burger” is a flavor-packed burger that celebrates the creamy richness of guacamole along with other gourmet ingredients. Here’s how to make this delicious burger:
Ingredients:
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Guacamole:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembling:
- 4 gourmet hamburger buns (such as brioche or pretzel buns)
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Bacon strips, cooked until crispy
- Provolone cheese slices
- Mayonnaise or your preferred burger sauce
Instructions:
Prepare the Guacamole:
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches your desired level of smoothness (some prefer chunky guacamole).
- Add the diced red onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño pepper, minced garlic, and lime juice to the mashed avocado.
- Season the guacamole with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix all the ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Cover the guacamole and refrigerate until ready to use.
Shape and Cook the Burger Patties:
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
- Season both sides of the patties with salt and black pepper.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill or cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of provolone cheese on each patty and cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese.
Assemble the Guacamole Galore Gourmet Burger:
- While the patties are cooking, prepare the other ingredients.
- Slice the gourmet hamburger buns in half and lightly toast them on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.
- Spread a dollop of mayonnaise or your preferred burger sauce on the bottom bun.
- Place a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce.
- Add a cooked burger patty with melted provolone cheese on the bun.
- Layer sliced tomato, red onion, and crispy bacon strips on top of the patty.
- Spoon a generous amount of guacamole over the toppings.
- Finish with the top bun.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve your Guacamole Galore Gourmet Burgers immediately while they are hot and bursting with the creamy richness of guacamole.
These gourmet burgers are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with the guacamole taking center stage.
Customize your toppings to suit your taste, and enjoy your Guacamole Galore Gourmet Burger!