Sear-Grilled Beef Patties with Cucumber-Avocado Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

Juicy ground beef patties seared to a perfect crust, served with a cool cucumber-avocado salad and fresh dill dressing. This American-inspired beef recipe (low-carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, sea salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground beef
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 avocado
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 2 cups baby spinach

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz ground beef, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Gently mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep patties tender.
2. Step 2: Divide the mixture into 3 equal portions and form into 3/4-inch-thick patties. Press a shallow indentation in the center of each to prevent bulging while cooking.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add patties and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked to 160°F internal temperature.
4. Step 4: While patties cook, dice 1 medium cucumber and 1 avocado. Toss with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl until evenly coated.
5. Step 5: Place 2 cups baby spinach on each plate, top with a seared patty, and drizzle with the cucumber-avocado mixture.