Heston Blumenthal's smoky avocado beef burger recipe Recipe

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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Protein

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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 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.

Heston Blumenthal's smoky avocado beef burger recipe

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