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California Burger Recipe

No matter if you’re from the East Coast or the West Coast this juicy California Burger is going to wow you. The juicy, savory patty with onion forward flavors, smothered with plenty of avocado makes for a delicious burger you won’t want to pass up.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the burger
  • 1 lbs lean ground beef 92% lean
  • ⅓ cup White onions finely diced or grated
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
  • 1 packet onion dip seasoning
  • pinch salt and pepper
Toppings
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 lices pepper jack cheese
  • lettuce shredded or leaves
  • 2 avocados
  • 12 pickle coins
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • light Mayo to taste
  • spicy mustard to taste
  • applewood bacon slices optional

Instructions

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  1. First finely dice the white onions. You want them small and uniform. Then, combine beef with all the burger ingredients to a large bowl.
  2. Stir the burger mixture until everything is combined.
  3. Use your hands to form the mixture into 4 equal sized patties. Season each patty lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  4. Use cooking spray or a little olive oil to grease a large skillet and heat to medium heat. Place burgers into the pan.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side in the hot skillet or until the burger reaches desired doneness (at least 165ºF).
  6. Add a slice of cheese to each burger 1 minute before removing from the pan. If needed, add a lid to the pan to trap the heat in so the cheese melts.
  7. Build the burger to your liking, just don’t skimp on the avocado! That’s the main topping in a California Burger Recipe! My preference: lots of pickles, light mayo, sliced avocado (or mashed avocado with a squeeze of lemon juice and lime juice), slice of tomato, shredded lettuce leaves, AND with a toasted bun.
  8. For a perfectly toasted bun, spread a little butter on both the top bun and bottom bun and place on a baking sheet under the broiler, cut side up for 30-60 seconds until golden brown.

Notes

  • Do not over mix your meat mixture! This’ll result in a tough patty texture once it’s cooked. These burger patties have flavorful seasonings throughout, but I also always sprinkle salt and pepper on the formed burger patties before cooking for extra flavor!
  • Make a special Fry Sauce to serve with these burgers! Recipe included right before the recipe card!
  • Grilling instructions: grill California burger patties at around 400ºF for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Add the slice of cheese and cook for 1 more minute to melt.
  • Storage: Store cooked patties in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Leave off the toppings, and assemble on the bun just before enjoying.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger (patty only) Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 593mg (25%) Potassium 51mg (1%) Fiber 4g (16%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger (patty only)
Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 593mg 25%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Fiber 4g 16%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.