Description
Indulge in the flavors of the West Coast with this California Burger recipe. Grilled to perfection, this burger features juicy beef patties topped with creamy avocado, melted cheese, and classic burger fixings, all nestled in a brioche bun.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 slices cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 red onion slices
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Shape and Season Patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 portions, shape into patties, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill Patties: Brush grill with olive oil, cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side. Add cheese during the last minute to melt.
- Toast Buns: Toast buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble Burgers: Spread mayonnaise on bun, layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, patty, and avocado. Top with bun and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding crispy bacon or chipotle mayo.
- Turkey or chicken patties can be used as substitutes.
- To soften the bun, skip the toasting step.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
