Backyard California Burgers Recipe

Name: Backyard California Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground chuck or ground beef; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli White or Yellow American; 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely chopped roasted garlic or garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 lettuce leaves; 6 large hamburger buns; 6 slices tomato

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground chuck or ground beef
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli White or Yellow American
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped roasted garlic or garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 lettuce leaves
6 large hamburger buns
6 slices tomato

1
Combine ground chuck, seasoning salt and Worcestershire sauce in bowl.
2
Shape mixture into 12 (4-inch) patties.
3
Place onto waxed paper.
4
Cut cheese slices into quarters.
5
Make 6 stacks of 4 cheese quarters; place 1 stack into center of 6 patties.
6
Top each with 1 patty; press and pinch edges to seal tightly.
7
Flatten slightly.
8
Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
9
Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
10
Place patties onto grill.
11
Grill turning occasionally, 9-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160F.
12
or desired doneness.
13
Combine all topping ingredients in bowl; mash with fork until well mixed.
14
Set aside.
15
Remove burgers from grill.
16
Place 1 lettuce leaf onto bottom half of bun.
17
Top with 1 slice tomato, burger, about 1 tablespoon avocado mixture and top half of bun.

857

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground chuck or ground beef, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli White or Yellow American, and more.

Yes, Backyard California Burgers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Backyard California Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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