California Burger Recipe

Name: California Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ripe Hass avocadoes, halved, pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped; 12 small onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced; 1 lime, juice of; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 12 lbs ground chuck or 1 12 lbs ground turkey; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil; 4 slices monterey jack cheese; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted; 1 small bunch watercress; 4 slices ripe beefsteak tomatoes

Servings: persons

2 ripe Hass avocadoes, halved, pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped
12 small onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
1 lime, juice of
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 12 lbs ground chuck or 1 12 lbs ground turkey
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
4 slices monterey jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 small bunch watercress
4 slices ripe beefsteak tomatoes

1
Make the relish: combine the avocados, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste.
2
The relish can be made up to 1 hour in advance and kept at room temperature.
3
Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each).
4
Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb.
5
Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
6
Heat oil in a pan or griddle over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer; cook the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef, 5 minutes for turkey; flip burgers over; cook until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side (4 minutes for med-rare beef, 5 minutes for turkey).
7
During last minute of cooking, cover each patty with a slice of cheese and cover with a basting cover or tent burgers with foil.
8
Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top each one with a few sprigs of watercress, a slice of tomato, and a dollop of the avocado relish.
9
Cover with bun tops and serve immediately.

472

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ripe Hass avocadoes, halved, pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped, 12 small onion, finely diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced, 1 lime, juice of, and more.

Yes, California Burger 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.

California Burger

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