These Avocado Burgers are full of flavor and piled high with unique burger toppings, including queso fresco, sprouts, and an herby mayo. You'll feel like you're eating at your favorite burger spot at home!
Fresh and Flavorful Avocado Burgers
There's absolutely nothing wrong with a classic burger with LTO (lettuce, tomato, onion), but we sure do love to dress up our burgers around here.
Whether it's a Ranch Burger stacked high with veggies or a rich Mushroom Swiss Burger, we love taking a plain old burger and making it something worth raving over!
Ingredients
- Ground Beef- I use an 80/20 mixture. The higher fat content makes for a very juicy burger!
- Burger seasoning- You can use my homemade burger seasoning, taco seasoning, or just a simple blend of salt and pepper.
- Cheese- I chose a crumbly queso fresco for my avocado burgers. It's a mild, creamy cheese that's a great compliment to the avocado. Other great cheese options include monterey jack, colby jack, or pepper jack, if you like a little heat.
- Avocados- Can't have an avocado burger without a few of these! Look for avocados with darker skin that gives way to gentle pressure. See this post for tips on slicing and pitting avocados.
- Mayo + Herbs + Citrus- This is where we amp up the flavor! Mix whatever herbs you have on hand along with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice into your mayo.
- Hamburger Buns- I'm partial to the slightly sweet brioche bun, but a sesame seed bun is also great!
- Other Toppings- You can use whatever other veggies you have around, but I'm partial to this tomato/red onion/sprout combo.
How to Make Avocado Burgers
- Form the beef into patties. Gently divide the beef into 4-5 equal sized portions and pat it into a ball. Use the palm of your hand to flatten the ball into a disk and shape into a burger. It doesn't have to be perfect! Use a thumb to press an indent in the center of each patty.
- Cook the burgers. Heat a swirl of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of the burgers generously with salt and pepper or burger seasoning. Add the patties and cook until the bottom is browned and juices start to pool at the top of the burger. Flip over and continue cooking until browned on the other side. Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle with queso fresco. Cover with foil and keep warm.
- Make the aioli. Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise and fresh herbs. Add a squeeze or two of citrus juice to taste, then season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the burgers. To make the burgers, smear both sides of the buns with herbed mayo. Top with onions and tomato slices, the burger with cheese, avocado slices, and sprouts. Sandwich with top bun and serve.
How to Grill Avocado Burgers
If you prefer to grill the burgers, prepare your patties, then follow these instructions:
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat (About 450 degrees). If you’re using a charcoal grill, arrange the coals so you’ll have one high heat zone for cooking and one low heat zone, so you can move the burgers if there are flare ups.
- Prepare the patties as usual, seasoning right before placing on the grill.
- Grill. Place burgers directly on the grill and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping only once, or until internal temp reaches 150 degrees for well done burgers. Add cheese for the last minute if desired.
For full tips and instructions, be sure to visit this post on How to Grill Burgers.
Variations and Tips
- The herbed mayonnaise can use any kind of herbs you want. For a Tex Mex flair, use cilantro and lime. For a fresh summery vibe, try basil and a squeeze of lemon.
- The same goes for the other toppings you use. Try adding pico de gallo and pickled jalapenos for a Taco Burger vibe, or add a slice of bacon for a California style Avocado Bacon Burger.
- The way you stack a burger really matters! Try to put non wet ingredients in contact with the bun so it doesn’t get too soggy. Sprouts and onions are perfect “buffer” ingredients.
- Slicing the avocado into thin strips will help it stack more evenly and keep it from sliding out of the bun.
- You can also prepare these burgers in the air fryer, using this Air Fryer Hamburgers guide.
More Burger Recipes to Try
- It doesn't get any more classic than a Double Bacon Cheeseburger. This one is just as good (if not better) than your favorite restaurant burger.
- These Pimento Cheese Burgers are a Southern favorite.
- Banh Mi Burgers feature lots of fresh, crisp pickled veggies for a super refreshing burger.
- Hamburger Foil Packets are a great way to cook burgers over the campfire.
- Try these Big Mac Sloppy Joes for a twist on the fast food classic.
📖 Recipe
Avocado Burgers
Avocado Burgers are stacked high with sliced avocado, fresh greens, tomato, and a creamy citrus aioli.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 999kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. Ground beef (use 80/20 for a juicier burger)
- 1 ½ teaspoons burger seasoning OR salt and pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 ounces queso fresco or cheese of your choice (crumbled)
- 2 avocados (pitted and sliced)
- ½ a red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 to matoes (sliced)
- 3 ounces alfalfa or broccoli sprouts
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (such as cilantro, dill, basil, and/or chives)
- Squeeze of lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Form the beef into patties. Gently divide the beef into 4-5 equal sized portions and pat it into a ball. Use the palm of your hand to flatten the ball into a disk and shape into a burger. Use a thumb to press an indent in the center of each patty.
- Cook the burgers. Heat a swirl of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until the bottom is browned and juices start to pool at the top of the burger. Flip over and continue cooking until browned on the other side. Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle with queso fresco. Cover with foil and keep warm.
- Make the aioli. Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise and fresh herbs. Add a squeeze or two of citrus juice to taste, then season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the burgers. To make the burgers, smear both sides of the buns with herbed mayo. Top with onions and tomato slices, the burger with cheese, avocado slices, and sprouts. Sandwich with top bun and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 999kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 78g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1599mg | Potassium: 1187mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 6mg
