Delish Avocado Burger Recipes

If you haven’t jumped on the avocado burger train yet, you’re missing out big time. These burgers are juicy, creamy, and just all-around messy-good—basically a party between a juicy patty and that buttery avocado slice. Stuffing creamy avocado right into your burger somehow makes it feel fancy, but it’s also ridiculously easy and chill. Honestly, this is one of those meals where you forget you’re eating something kinda healthy, and you just focus on the yum.

My husband is seriously obsessed with these. Like, if it were up to him, we’d eat avocado burgers every single weekend. The first time I made it, he accidentally inhaled his burger so fast, I had to remind him to slow down and enjoy it. Now it’s a weekend staple in our house, and sometimes the kids sneak one in for a late-night snack too—avocado + beef patties = instant happiness, apparently. Plus, it’s super forgiving, so if I’m feeling lazy or the avocado is a little overripe, it still works like a charm.

How to Make It

Alright, so making an avocado burger isn’t rocket science, but here’s the rundown like I’d tell my best bud during a wine-fueled chat. First, get those patties going—just ground beef with a little seasoning, nothing fancy. Meanwhile, slice up that avocado (I like it ripe but not mushy because, well, messy in all the wrong ways). Toast the buns because soggy bread is a no-go, and then slap on some layers: patty, avocado, maybe some tomato or lettuce if you’re feeling fancy, and whatever your fave sauce is. I usually do a quick garlic aioli or even just plain ketchup and mayo mixed up because simplicity wins.

If you like a little crunch, some crispy onions or pickles add magic. And please, please don’t skip seasoning the avocado with a pinch of salt and pepper—that little touch makes the whole thing sing. Stick it all together and get ready to get messy because these burgers don’t do neat.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Ground Beef: Go for 80/20 if you want juicy, flavorful patties that won’t dry out. Trust me, leaner beef is just sad here.
– Avocado: Ripe but firm is the sweet spot. Too soft and it turns into guac slop everywhere; too hard and, well, no one’s biting.
– Burger Buns: Toast these babies or your burger’s gonna be a soggy mess real fast.
– Seasonings: Salt, pepper, maybe garlic powder—keep it simple or jazz it up with whatever you love.
– Sauces: Mayo, aioli, sriracha mayo, ketchup – pick your fighter or mix ’em. It’s your burger world.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Season your ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if you’re going that route.
2. Form into patties—try not to press too hard or they get too dense.
3. Heat up your skillet or grill to medium-high and cook patties about 4 minutes per side (depending on thickness).
4. Toast your buns lightly on the pan or grill right after the patties come off.
5. Slice your avocado just before assembling to keep it fresh and green.
6. Build your burger: bun bottom, patty, avocado slices, sauce, whatever extras, then bun top. Dive in.

What to Serve It With

I’m all about simple sides here—maybe some sweet potato fries or classic potato chips. Potato salad works too, if you’re feeling all picnic-y. And hey, throw in a little green salad or coleslaw if you want the illusion of health. If it’s summer, pair it with a cold beer or iced tea, because you deserve all the chill vibes.

✔Tips & Mistakes

Don’t overcook the patties—they gotta stay juicy. And PLEASE, don’t peel your avocado too early or it’ll turn brown and sad on you. If you hate messy fingers, just accept it, or grab those napkins like you mean it. Toast those buns like your life depends on it or prepare for a soggy disappointment.

✔Storage Tips

Leftovers? Wrap those bad boys tight and fridge ’em for next-day magic. Cold avocado is kind of meh, but hey, burger for breakfast isn’t a crime in my book. Reheat carefully or just go cold and enjoy the chill vibes. Don’t green your avocado ahead of time because brown avocado is a party pooper.

✔Variations and Substitutions

If you’re out of beef, turkey or chicken patties work, though it’s less juicy. Veggie patties? Sure, try it if that’s your jam. No mayo? Try hummus or avocado mash itself as sauce. Swap salt for a pinch of smoked paprika if you want something a little different. Run out of fresh avocado? Mash some guac or sliced olives—I won’t judge (well, maybe). Buns giving you trouble? Lettuce wraps can pass for a quick fix.

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Delish Avocado Burger Recipes

This creamy avocado burger offers a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic burger, packed with ripe avocados and wholesome ingredients.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb ground beef
• ▢ 1 each large ripe avocado peeled and sliced
• ▢ 4 each burger buns toasted
• ▢ 0.5 cup red onion thinly sliced
• ▢ 4 slice cheddar cheese optional
• ▢ 0.25 cup mayonnaise for spreading
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.
• Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
• During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
• Toast the burger buns lightly on a griddle or in a toaster.
• Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun, add the cooked patty with melted cheese, top with avocado slices and red onion.
• Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or chipotle mayo.