Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp minced dill pickles
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles

Instructions:

  1. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the red onions into thin half-moons and halve the cherry tomatoes. Divide the lettuce evenly among four bowls to create a sturdy base.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef and immediately season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Break the meat into coarse crumbles with a spatula, cooking until the edges are browned and crispy. Drain any excess fat using paper towels.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, minced pickles, and apple cider vinegar until the mixture is smooth and velvety.
  4. Top each bed of lettuce with a generous scoop of seared beef. Arrange the tomatoes, sliced onions, shredded cheddar, and sliced pickles in distinct sections over the meat. Drizzle the signature sauce over the top just before serving.