Heston Blumenthal's smoky avocado beef burger recip

Name: Heston Blumenthal's smoky avocado beef burger recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp grapeseed oil; 30 g (1.1oz) shallots, finely diced; 1 pinch smoked paprika; 200 g (7.1oz) avocado, cut in half, peeled and stone removed; 20 g (0.7oz) lemon juice; 10 g (0.4oz) sherry vinegar; 130 g (4.6oz) mayonnaise; 35 g (1.2oz) fresh jalapenos, cut into very small dice, deseeded; 4 x 125g beef burgers; 4 alder wood smoked bacon rashers (or similar); 4 burger buns, toasted; 70 g (2.5oz) pickled gherkins, sliced lengthways, to serve

Servings: persons

1 tsp grapeseed oil
30 g (1.1oz) shallots, finely diced
1 pinch smoked paprika
200 g (7.1oz) avocado, cut in half, peeled and stone removed
20 g (0.7oz) lemon juice
10 g (0.4oz) sherry vinegar
130 g (4.6oz) mayonnaise
35 g (1.2oz) fresh jalapenos, cut into very small dice, deseeded
4 x 125g beef burgers
4 alder wood smoked bacon rashers (or similar)
4 burger buns, toasted
70 g (2.5oz) pickled gherkins, sliced lengthways, to serve

1
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the shallots until softened, add the smoked paprika and continue gently cooking for a further 10 minutes.
2
Place the avocado cut-side down on the barbecue or griddle pan until the surface has been charred.
3
Add to the shallots mixture and, using a fork, coarsely mash the avocado to a chunky consistency.
4
Mix with the remaining sauce ingredients and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5
Meanwhile, cook the burgers and bacon according to pack instructions, and toast the burger buns.
6
Assemble the burgers - top with the avocado sauce, sliced gherkins and bacon.
7
Add the toasted bun then serve.

1085

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 tsp grapeseed oil, 30 g (1.1oz) shallots, finely diced, 1 pinch smoked paprika, 200 g (7.1oz) avocado, cut in half, peeled and stone removed, and more.

Yes, Heston Blumenthal's smoky avocado beef burger recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Heston Blumenthal's smoky avocado beef burger recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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