Paleo Bacon-Chile Burgers With Guacamole and Fresh Salsa Rec

• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 42 minutes

Ingredients

6 slices no-sugar-added bacon

1 pound lean ground beef

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 jalapeño chili pepper

seeded and finely chopped

1⁄2 tsp salt

divided

1⁄4 tsp pepper

1 medium ripe avocado

1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

1⁄2 tsp salt

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

2 Tbsp chopped green onions

4 butter lettuce leaves

1 cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on foil. Bake 10 to 20 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels and let cool. Crumble bacon. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, jalapeño, 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Add bacon pieces; mix gently and form into 4 patties. Preheat grill to medium. Grill burgers 12 to 16 minutes or until done (160°F), turning once. While burgers are grilling, mash together the avocado, lime juice, remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, cilantro, and green onions. Serve burgers in lettuce leaves topped with guacamole and fresh salsa.

Nutrition

• Calories: 402