What Is A California Style Burger?

The California burger can mean a couple of different things depending on where you’re located, but always means fresh vegetables on a delicious burger. In the Midwest and East coast a California burger is usually topped with lettuce, tomato, and possibly onions. On the West coast it’s often topped with avocado or guacamole.

Before you start, bookmark our favorite California recipes. In-N-Out, the iconic burger chain founded in California back in 1948, topped their original cheeseburger with American cheese, crispy lettuce, onions and one tomato slice.

Uncle Sam’s Burger & Bowls created this bright, bacony treat. The California Burger joins the freshness of California-style cuisine with the versatility of bacon in the form of Onion Bacon Jam to evoke a savory and sweet experience unlike any other. Chef Sean Thomes shares his recipe so you can make this delicious Burger at home.

Cut up the tomato and get the lettuce all set to go. Get your grill/pan/etc hot. Salt & pepper the ground beef and then divide into 8oz (1/2 lb) portions for singles or you can use smaller 6oz portions for a double burger.