california avocado steakhouse burger

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup finely diced white onion
• 1/8 cup finely diced bell pepper
• 3/8 cup cut in half and thinly sliced white mushrooms
• 2 teaspoons steak sauce
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 whole wheat buns
• 2 teaspoons steak sauce
• 8 leaves lettuce
• 4 slices large beefsteak tomato
• 1 ripe fresh california avocado, peeled, seeded, and sliced
• 1 batch steakhouse lite ranch sauce (optional, recipe below):
• 4 tablespoons light ranch dressing
• 2 tablespoons steak sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 18 mins


• in a bowl mix together the onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, steak sauce and lean ground beef. mix very thoroughly with your hands to combine all ingredients.
• divide the mixture into equal portions. with your hands press each portion into a ball and then shape into a patty.
• in a saute pan or on a flat griddle over medium low heat place the patties and grill for about 4 minutes, flip and grill an additional 4 minutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked.
• while beef and veggie burgers are grilling toast the buns.
• top each bun base with the beef and veggie burger, then drizzle each with 1/2 tsp. steak sauce. top with the lettuce, tomato, fresh california avocado and bun top.
• optional: serve with steakhouse lite ranch sauce for dipping.