GUACAMOLE:

2 ripe avocados from Mexico, peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 small red, ripe tomato, diced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
juice of one lime
1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, finely diced (optional)

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.

BURGERS:

2 lb. ground sirloin, formed into four patties
1 tsp. steak seasoning
4 hamburger buns
4 (1 oz. ea.) slices cheddar cheese
green leaf lettuce
2 ripe, red tomatoes, sliced
1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced

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.

Assemble 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.

Submitted by: Avocados from Mexico