Ingredients
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- Burger Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Burger Bowl:
- 4 cups chopped green lettuce
- ½ cup grape tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ cup dill pickle, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, diced or sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup burger sauce
- Burger Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking it up while it cooks. Season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Drain excess grease from the beef.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and cheddar cheese; allow cheese to melt.
- In a bowl or plate, layer chopped lettuce, cooked beef, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, avocado, and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle with burger sauce (or dressing of choice) before serving.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor; allow it to brown undisturbed initially.
- Layer warm beef with cheese first, then cool toppings, sauce goes last.
- Customize with other sauces if desired (ranch, blue cheese, etc.).
- Meal prep: cook beef ahead, chop toppings separately, and store sauce in an airtight container for 5–7 days.
- Reheat beef before serving and add fresh toppings afterward for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American