Smoky Avocado Burgers topped with a Pineapple Pepper Relish! These burgers don’t run short on flavor, they are juicy, tender, mouthwatering basically everything you want in a Burger + more!
Woohoo! Happy Memorial Day weekend! It’s the first official “holiday” summer party of the year! (happy dance)
Which means pool party, living in your swim suit all day, Hamburgers, Grilled Corn, endless Cocktails, and finishing the night off with S’mores and fireworks! Or at least that’s how we do it here in Texas!
Any excuse to use fireworks!
On a side note, did you know that May is National Burger Month!?
I totally didn’t know that until recently! So of course I HAD to make sure I gave ya’ll at least one burger recipe before the month is up. The timing couldn’t be more perfect considering this weekend you’ll be grilling, and if you’re not you will be now after seeing this Show Stopper of a burger!
When it comes to burgers the one non-negotiable element is Avocado!
I really wanted to make something that was different than most burgers I make but still healthy… or as healthy as a burger can be. 🙂
This Smoky Avocado Burger is rubbed down with a smoky spice blend, charred on the grill, and topped with AVOCADO (duh) and a sweet Pineapple Pepper Relish that you’ll want to hoard all to yourself!
The flavor combinations bursting from this burger are mind blowing! It is definitely unlike any burger you’ve ever had!
It’s WAY BETTER!
If the pictures and description haven’t convinced you to give this burger a try … I don’t know what will. All I can say is, your burger life will be changed forever after indulging
Now, just to make sure you have options, last year I did a week’s worth of burger recipes –> BBQ Chicken Burger, Southwestern Turkey Burger, and an Italian Cheeseburger with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Basil Aioli (that one is my favorite) so you have NO excuse!
Bon Appetit my friends and Happy Grilling!
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These smoky avocado burgers don’t run short on flavor, they are juicy, tender, mouthwatering basically everything you want in a burger + more!
Ingredients
- 2 lb grass-fed ground beef, form into 6 patties
- 6 hamburger buns
Smoky Spice Blend:
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Spicy Mayo:
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon diced chipotle peppers in adobe sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Avocado Mash:
- 2 avocados
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
Pineapple Pepper Relish:
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- salt to taste
Instructions
- To make the Spice Blend: in a small bowl add smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, ancho chili powder, ground cumin, and black pepper.
- Season Patties: Place formed burger patties on a plate or baking sheet. Using the spice blend, season one side of the burger and let sit.
- Make Spicy Mayo: To a small bowl add mayo, chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lime juice. Stir until combined. Set aside.
- Make Avocado Mash: Add avocado to a bowl, mash with a fork until smooth, mix in lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until combined. Set aside.
- Heat Grill: Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Make Pineapple Pepper Relish: Place whole peppers on the grill. Grill each side for 3-4 minutes, until there is a slight char on each side. Remove and let sit for 3-4 minutes. Cut off top, remove the seeds and dice into small pieces. Add diced peppers, pineapple, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a bowl. Toss to combine everything. Set aside.
- Grill Burges: Place seasoned burger patties on grill. Grill each side for 4-5 minutes and remove. Toast the buns.
- Assemble the burger: Here are the layers – bottom bun, spicy mayo, burger patty, avocado mash, pineapple pepper relish, top bun. DEVOUR!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 374 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
Keywords: homemade burger, BBQ burger recipe, pineapple relish recipe
IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE, BE SURE TO SNAP A PIC AND HASHTAG IT #JOYFULHEALTHYEATS. I LOVE SEEING WHAT YOU MAKE!
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These are my absolute favorite burgers ever! Everyone I’ve made them for loves them. I do usually go a little lighter on the lime juice, depending on how big the avocados are. It’s even better if you have fresh pineapple. Also, when I’m feeling lazy, I use chipotle chili powder in place of the canned chiles.
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YES!! This burger is packed with so much flavor! So ready for Spring weather and to get back to grilling!
These burgers looked amazing, but I was disappointed in the taste. I followed the recipe to a “T”, but the amount of lime juice was so strong in the avocado and pineapple mixture that it just took over as far as my taste went. Also, I don’t know how the prep time was only 10 mins. It took me a solid half hour to 40 mins to prep everything…shoot just the peppers themselves had to be cooked for 6 to 9 mins. =(
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Oh I’m sorry to hear that Shar! If you make it again then definitely decrease the lime juice so it suits your taste better. As far as prep time, I actually included the cooking pepper time in the cooking time not the prep time. Hope things go better for you next time should you choose to make this again. The flavors together really are delicious!