Best Luscious California Burger Recipes

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Provided by Kyle

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Lbs Ground Chuck Beef (80% lean / 20% fat - (2x for doubles))
4 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Pepper
1 Tomato
Lettuce
Mayo
Ketchup
4 Hamburger Buns

Steps:

Cut up the tomato and get the lettuce all set to go.
Get your grill/pan/etc hot.
Salt & pepper the ground beef and then divide into 8oz (1/2 lb) portions for singles or you can use smaller 6oz portions for a double burger. Flatten into patties that are about 1/2 inch larger than the buns.
Put a thumbprint in the middle of the patty so it doesn't puff up when cooking.
Grill your burgers about 4min on the first side.
Cook until you reach the correct temp (140F for medium), usually about 2 to 4 minutes.
Add cheese about a minute before you pull the burgers off the grill.
Optional: Add ketchup & mayo (about 50/50) to the bottom of the bun.
Stack up the ingredients (if you keep a lettuce leaf on top it keeps that bun from getting too soggy from the tomato) and enjoy!

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Provided by Hey Jude

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 medium avocado, peeled and mashed
1 tablespoon snipped chives or 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 lbs ground beef
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 slices sourdough bread, toasted
lettuce
4 slices bacon, cook and crumbled

Steps:

Combine softened cream cheese, avocado, chives or onion, lemon juice and salt; mixing until well blended; add tomato, mix lightly.
Shape ground beef into six oval patties; broil (or grill) on both sides to desired doneness; season with salt and pepper.
For each sandwich, cover one bread slice with lettuce, then the beef patty, the cream sauce and then sprinkle on the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.7, Fat 49.5, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 154.7, Sodium 730.5, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 39.2