Description
These BBQ Bacon Wrapped Avocado Burger Bombs are a mouthwatering blend of juicy ground beef, creamy cheese-stuffed avocados, and crispy bacon, all grilled to smoky perfection and glazed with tangy BBQ sauce. Perfect for summer cookouts or special gatherings, this indulgent recipe delivers bold flavors wrapped in a unique presentation that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 3 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Avocado Filling
- 5 avocados
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, roughly chopped
Wrapping and Sauce
- 25 strips thin-cut bacon
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat a gas grill to medium heat, approximately 350°F, preparing it for indirect cooking.
- Season the Beef: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with seasoned salt and ground black pepper, mixing gently to ensure even seasoning without overworking the meat.
- Prepare Avocados: Cut each avocado in half and carefully remove the pit. Fill the center of each half with the chopped pepper jack cheese, then reassemble the halves to form whole stuffed avocados. Gently peel off the avocado skins by hand to leave the fully peeled, cheese-stuffed avocados ready for wrapping.
- Form Patties and Encase Avocado: Divide the seasoned ground beef into five equal portions and flatten each into a large hamburger patty. Place one stuffed avocado in the center of a patty and wrap the beef completely around it to enclose the avocado fully. Repeat this process with the remaining avocados and patties.
- Bacon Wrap: Wrap five strips of thin-cut bacon tightly around each beef-encased avocado, ensuring most of the meat surface is covered to keep everything together and add smoky flavor during grilling.
- Grill the Burger Bombs: Place the bacon-wrapped avocado bombs on the grill over indirect medium heat (350°F). Close the lid and cook for about 1 hour, turning once halfway through to cook evenly and ensure the meat is cooked through.
- Glaze and Finish Grilling: Generously brush all sides of each burger bomb with BBQ sauce and continue grilling for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and the bacon to get extra crispy. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to ensure they hold shape during handling and cooking.
- Be careful while peeling avocados to avoid breaking the stuffed center.
- Maintain indirect heat on the grill to prevent burning the bacon before the beef is cooked through.
- You can adjust the BBQ sauce to your favorite brand or homemade recipe for personalized flavor.
- Let burger bombs rest a few minutes after grilling for juicier results.
