Ingredients
1 lb 85/15 ground beef
1 large avocado, sliced
1 large tomato
4 leaves of lettuce
8 slices cheddar cheese
8 hamburger buns
8 slices of bacon
Mayo for spreading
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and shape into balls.
Step 3
Place the burger balls onto the preheated skillet or griddle and smash them with a burger press or two spatulas. Season and flip when the Patties look watery on top.
Step 4
While the patties are cooking, heat a separate skillet/ other side of the griddle to medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy.
Step 5
Toast the hamburger buns in the same skillet or griddle as the patties.
Step 6
To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of mayo on each side of the buns.
Step 7
Place a cooked patty on each bottom bun, followed by a slice of cheddar cheese, a few slices of tomato and lettuce, and a few slices of avocado.
Step 8
Top each burger with 2 slices of bacon and the top bun.
Step 9
Serve the burgers immediately and enjoy!