Crisp lettuce topped with seasoned beef, crispy bacon, cheddar, avocado, and pickles in a creamy sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 slices bacon
02 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
→ Vegetables & Fresh Produce
03 - 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 avocado, diced
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
→ Cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Burger Sauce
09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
11 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Seasonings
15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
17 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cooled completely.
02 - Discard excess bacon fat, reserving approximately 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Add ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking into bite-sized pieces, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Arrange chopped romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl or on individual plates. Layer with cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced red onion, pickle slices, and shredded cheddar cheese.
05 - Drizzle burger sauce over the assembled salad immediately before serving to maintain optimal texture and temperature.
