Carne Asada Guacamole Burgers
Carne Asada Guacamole Burgers deliver 32g protein and 390 calories per serving, combining lean meat with fat for sustained energy. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, fitting into efficient meal prep rotations without repetition. Built for lifters managing both protein and fat targets across training cycles.
Ingredients
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cilantro, Fresh(30g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper(56g)
- •Red pepper flakes(3g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Paprika, Ground(5g)
- •1 teaspoon salt to taste
- •Cheddar Cheese(112g)
- •Bread, French Or Hoagie Roll
- •Avocado
- •Yellow Onion
- •Lime
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper(28g)
- •1 teaspoon salt to taste
- •Tomato
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cilantro, Fresh(45g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •1 teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
- 1Combine beef, lime juice, orange juice, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeños, chilli flakes, cumin, paprika and salt in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands for about a minute, until the meat has combined with the other ingredients. Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal parts and firmly mould them into round patties about 1-inch thick. Drizzle a skillet or non stick pan with a small amount of oil; preheat pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, sear the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until cooked to your liking. In the last minute or two of cooking, add the sliced cheese over the patties and allow the cheese to melt.
- 2Build burgers with lettuce (optional), beef, guacamole and pico de gallo.
- 3Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh into a bowl.
- 4Add the lemon juice, lime juice, red onion, chives, jalapeño, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until half smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- 5Combine the tomatoes, onions and cilantro together in your serving dish. Drizzle with the lime juice; salt to taste.
Nutrition — Per Serving
390
calories
32g
protein
22g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 18g
- Saturated fat
- 9.9g
- Sodium
- 276 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.6g
4 servings per batch · ~245g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Carne Asada Guacamole Burgers have per serving?
Each serving provides 32g of protein and 390 calories with 22g fat and 18g carbs. The addition of guacamole and burger structure adds carbs compared to plain carne asada while keeping protein elevated.
How long does Carne Asada Guacamole Burgers take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that makes 4 servings, so you can assemble and cook multiple burgers in one stovetop session. Batch-prepping all four at once gives you ready-to-eat meals for several days.
Is Carne Asada Guacamole Burgers good for fat loss?
At 390 calories per serving with 32g protein, this burger is calorie-efficient for fat loss while the 18g carbs provide enough carbohydrate to support workout performance. The macro ratio supports a moderate deficit without sacrificing satiety.
