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California-style burger with guacamole

California-style burger

1/2 lb ground sirloin

1/2 lb ground chuck

1/2 lb Hickory bacon

Guacamole (see below)

1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix

Provolone cheese

Red onion, lettuce, tomato

Onion or wheat bun

Guacamole:

3 avocados, halved, seeded an d peeled

1 lime, juiced

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp cayenne

1/2 medium onion, diced or shredded

2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

1 clove garlic, minced

(Makes about 1-1 1/2 cups)

Mix meat with dressing packet (more increases intensity of ranch taste). Minced or shredded onions are optional. Grill.

Assemble burger with guacamole, bacon, cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato.