Bacon Avocado Marinated Cheeseburgers
Bacon and avocado top marinated beef patties giving these burgers a burst of irresistibly delectable mouthwatering flavors.
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp dry mustard
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the burgers:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon, fried
- 2 medium avocados, mashed
- 3 Ciabatta rolls, split
- lettuce leaves
- tomatoes, sliced
- red onion, sliced
- mustard and ketchup, to serve
Instructions
- Form ground beef into three ⅓ pound patties and place in a shallow dish.
- In a small bowl combine marinade ingredients: brown sugar, ground mustard, seasoned salt, onion powder, pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
- Pour marinade over beef patties. Use a spatula to lift the edges of the beef patties so that marinade flows beneath the patties.
- Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill and cook patties for 6-8 minutes per side or until beef is cooked through to desired doneness. Discard excess marinade.
- Top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and continue to cook until cheese melts; about 1-2 minutes.
- While beef patties cook cut bacon strips in half and fry until crisp; drain cooked bacon on a paper towel lined plate.
- Mash avocado. Set aside.
- Toast ciabatta rolls on the grill until lightly golden brown.
- Spread mashed avocado onto one half of toasted ciabatta roll. Place grilled beef patty on the other half of toasted ciabatta roll.
- Top beef patty with bacon, sliced tomato, red onion, and lettuce leaves.
- Serve with ketchup and mustard if desired.