The Bluster and the Burrow
Guacamole Bacon Burger
This Guacamole Bacon Burger combines creamy guacamole, crispy bacon, and caramelized onions on a perfectly juicy patty for a restaurant-quality meal at home. It’s rich, satisfying, and simple enough to make any weeknight feel like a special occasion.
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Equipment
- Burger Press optional
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Bacon
- 8 strips bacon
Guacamole
- 2 avocados
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Caramelizing the Onions
- Preheat skillet on medium heat
- Slice 1 onion into ¼ strips
- Add 1 tablespoon butter, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Mix together and allow to cook for 10 minutes undisturbed
- Stir again and turn the temperature down to medium low 3 on my stove and allow to slowly caramelize for 30 more minutes
Cook the Bacon
- Stovetop
- Place 8 strips bacon on a skillet and cook for 10 minutes on each side until they’re crisp with a bit of flexibility left
- Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Place 8 strips bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Bake for 20 minutes until crisp, but still flexible
Make the Guacamole
- Cut 2 avocados into 1 inch cubes and add to a bowl
- Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper,1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon sriracha, and 3 tablespoons sour cream
- Mash it all together until the guacamole is semi smooth with only small chunks of avocado in it
- Refrigerate with plastic wrap pressed against it until ready to use
Forming the Patties
- Take 4 ounces of 1 pound ground beef and gently form into a ball
- Press the beef into a patty with either your hand or a burger press. Be sure to be gentle so you don’t condense the patty or it will be dense and dry. You want the patty to be an inch thick
- Season with salt and pepper on both sides
Cooking the Burger
- Preheat a stainless steel or cast iron skillet (I like to use the one I made the caramelized onions in to save dishes)
- Add to the pan and cook for 5 minutes on one side, flip and do 5 minutes on the other side for a medium burger
Assembling the Guacamole Bacon Burgers
- Toast 4 buns
- Add guacamole to both sides of the bun
- Add caramelized onion onion and lettuce to the top bun
- Add the bacon to the bottom bun
- Put the burger with melted Swiss cheese on the bottom bun and put the top bun on
Notes
Use 80/20 beef.
Handle the meat gently—press it once, don’t knead. Press a small dimple in the center to prevent puffing. Sear hot, flip once, and never press down with the spatula Let burgers rest for 3–5 minutes before biting in—this keeps juices inside. Keep guacamole covered with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning.
Handle the meat gently—press it once, don’t knead. Press a small dimple in the center to prevent puffing. Sear hot, flip once, and never press down with the spatula Let burgers rest for 3–5 minutes before biting in—this keeps juices inside. Keep guacamole covered with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning.
Nutrition
Calories: 1108kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 230mg | Sodium: 1351mg | Potassium: 958mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 15mg
