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2 ripe avocados from Mexico, peeled, pitted, and mashed Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small red, ripe tomato, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
Juice of one lime Ask a question about this ingredient
1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, finely diced (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 pounds ground sirloin, formed into four patties Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon steak seasoning Ask a question about this ingredient
4 hamburger buns Ask a question about this ingredient
4 ounces 1-oz slices cheddar cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
Green leaf lettuce Ask a question about this ingredient
2 ripe, red tomatoes, sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
PREPARE THE GUACAMOLE: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the avocado, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, salt and jalapeno. Stir to combine and then set aside while preparing the burgers.
Ask a question about this stepPREPARE THE BURGERS: Season each patty with steak seasoning on both sides before cooking. You can use a skillet, grill pan, or a grill over high heat to cook your burgers to desired degree of doneness. When the burgers are almost finished cooking, toast the buns in a toaster oven, a dry skillet, or on the grill.
Ask a question about this stepAssemble the burgers by layering the bottom half of each bun with leaves of lettuce, a burger patty, a slice of cheese, slices of onion, and slices of tomato. Top with a generous scoop of guacamole, and cover with bun.
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Dorie is a food writer and award-winning author of ten cookbooks, her most recent being Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours.
