Heston Blumenthal's smoky avocado beef burger recipe

• 1 tsp grapeseed oil
• 30 g (1.1oz) shallots, finely diced
• 1 pinch smoked paprika
• 200 g (7.1oz) avocado, cut in half, peeled and stone removed
• 20 g (0.7oz) lemon juice
• 10 g (0.4oz) sherry vinegar
• 130 g (4.6oz) mayonnaise
• 35 g (1.2oz) fresh jalapenos, cut into very small dice, deseeded
• 4 x 125g beef burgers
• 4 alder wood smoked bacon rashers (or similar)
• 4 burger buns, toasted
• 70 g (2.5oz) pickled gherkins, sliced lengthways, to serve

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the shallots until softened, add the smoked paprika and continue gently cooking for a further 10 minutes.
2. Place the avocado cut-side down on the barbecue or griddle pan until the surface has been charred.
3. Add to the shallots mixture and, using a fork, coarsely mash the avocado to a chunky consistency.
4. Mix with the remaining sauce ingredients and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Meanwhile, cook the burgers and bacon according to pack instructions, and toast the burger buns.
6. Assemble the burgers - top with the avocado sauce, sliced gherkins and bacon.
7. Add the toasted bun then serve.

grapeseed oil, shallots, paprika, avocado, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, mayonnaise, fresh jalapenos, beef burgers, bacon rashers, burger buns, pickled gherkins

Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/46841/heston-blumenthals-smoky-avocado-beef-burger-recipe (may not work)