Smoky barbecue burgers with Gouda, tomatoes, and avocado for four
Soy-Free, Protein Plus
4 Servings, 840 Calories/Serving
Who’s ready for the tastiest cheeseburger on the block? These barbecue beef burgers are seasoned to perfection. Savory, smoked Gouda adds a little bit of a gourmet touch while a smoky barbecue sauce adds that final kick of Southwestern flavor.
Ingredients: 1 organic avocado, 1 head organic living butter or other lettuce, 1 organic tomato, 4 brioche buns, 2 packages ground beef (about 1½ pounds total), Memphis barbecue spice blend, 4 slices smoked Gouda, ¼ pound bread and butter sliced pickles, Smoky barbecue sauce, 1 ounce fried shallots, 6 ounces organic baby carrots, Sunbasket ranch dressing (Greek yogurt - mayo - garlic - Dijon mustard - kosher salt - black pepper - dill)
Instructions
1
Prep the avocado, lettuce, and tomato
- Cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cut the flesh into ¼-inch-thick slices.
- Trim the root end from the lettuce; separate the leaves.
- Cut away the core from the tomato, then slice the tomato.
2
Prep the buns; make the beef patties
- Split the brioche buns in half horizontally; drizzle or brush the cut sides with 1 to 2 teaspoons oil.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with as much barbecue spice as you like and mix gently until just combined. Using wet hands, form the mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties. Season the patties with salt and pepper or any remaining barbecue spice, if desired.
3
Toast the buns; cook the patties
Warm a dry, large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches if needed, add the buns, cut sides down, and cook until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Alternatively, toast them in a toaster oven. Transfer to a plate.
In the same pan used for the buns, warm 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the patties and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Turn the patties, top each with a slice of Gouda, cover, and cook until the Gouda is melted and the burgers are browned and cooked to the desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Assemble the burgers
Place the bun bottoms, cut sides up, on a work surface. Top each with lettuce, tomato, burger, sliced pickles, and avocado. Drizzle each with smoky barbecue sauce, sprinkle with fried shallots, and close with the bun tops.
5
Serve
Transfer the burgers to individual plates and serve with the baby carrots and ranch dressing on the side.
Kids Can!
- Separate the lettuce leaves.
- Brush the buns with oil.
- Time the cooking.
- Help assemble the burgers.
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat
Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.
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