California Beef Burger

Name: California Beef Burger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, cut into thin slices; ¼ cup (50 mL) vinaigrette-style salad dressing; 1 ¼ lb (625 g) Lean Ground Beef Chuck*; ¼ cup (50 mL) fine bread crumbs; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 pkg (35 g) taco seasoning mix; 2 ripe avocados; 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon OR lime juice; 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh cilantro (optional); Salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; 4-6 flour tortillas; 4-6 lettuce leaves

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California Beef Burger

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 15
Total Time: 35
Serving: 6

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This beef burger recipe is flavoured with Mexican seasonings, topped with crunchy marinated onion and a tangy guacamole and tucked into flour tortilla instead of a bun.

Directions

In resealable freezer bag, combine onion slices with dressing; squeeze out air, seal bag and marinate at least 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and taco seasoning; mix lightly but thoroughly. Gently form into six 3/4-inch (2.5 cm) thick patties. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning twice, until digital instant read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C), about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, peel and mash avocados. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro (if using); season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce to taste. To serve, place each burger onto a lightly grilled tortilla, top with some of the mashed avocado, marinated onion slices and lettuce.