Cullen's Avocado Beef Patties
1 med -size avocado Lemon juice
2 tbl diced green chili peppers
1 x egg, lightly beaten
2 tsp chopped green onion
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 x clove garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup shredded jack cheese
4 x hamburger buns, split and toasted Butter lettuce leaves
4 x thin slices tomato
Method :
Halve avocado lengthwise and remove pit; then peel. Slice half the avocado and
coat pieces with lemon juice; set aside. In a bowl, mash remaining avocado half.
Stir in chili peppers, egg, onion, the 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, garlic, and
salt. Add beef and combine thoroughly (mixture will be moist). With your hands,
shape meat into 4 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick. Microwave an empty 10 inch
browning dish or skillet on HIGH (100%) for 4 1/2 minutes. Carefully remove dish
(the bottom is very hot) to a heat proof surface.
Place patties in dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 3 minutes.
Drain off fat. Turn patties over. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 2
minutes or until juices run clear when patty is slashed. Sprinkle each patty
with 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Cover with wax paper and let stand for 5
minutes.
Arrange patties on bottoms of buns and top each patty with lettuce leaves,
tomato slice, and a few avocado slices. Cover with remaining buns.