Juicy, cheesy, and piled high with guacamole—these Smoky Summer Guacamole Burgers bring bold flavor and texture. With a smoky spice blend and crispy tortilla strips on top, they’re the kind of burger that makes a plain one feel totally underdressed.

These burgers are everything you want on a summer night: easy to make, loaded with flavor, and just a little messy in the best way. The beef patties get a kick from chipotle and paprika, while the guacamole adds creaminess and zing. And don’t skip the tortilla strips. That crunchy finish makes all the difference.

Helpful Tips

Choose ripe avocados: They should yield slightly to pressure but not be mushy. This makes for smooth, flavorful guacamole.
Don’t overmix the meat: Handle the ground beef as little as possible when forming patties to keep them tender.
Toast the buns: A quick grill gives them a crisp edge that stands up to the juicy burger and guac.

Smoky Summer Guacamole Burgers

Juicy, cheesy, and piled high with guacamole—these Smoky Summer Guacamole Burgers bring bold flavor and texture.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 776 kcal

Ingredients

1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayo
2 ripe avocados
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 pound ground beef
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 hamburger buns
Tortilla strips

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the chipotle powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
In another bowl, mix the mayo with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning blend.
In another bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning blend.
Form the ground beef into 4 patties. Season with the remaining seasoning blend.
Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill burgers, adding cheese on the second side, about 4-5 minutes per side, to your desired doneness. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
Heat the buns on the grill.
Add some spicy mayo to the bottom bun. Top with burger patty, and a heaping spoonful of guacamole. Top it off with the tortilla strips for crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 776kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 33gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1143mgPotassium: 911mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 771IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 312mgIron: 5mg

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