Step 1

Whisk together all the ingredients listed for the sauce really well. Tightly cover and refrigerate for AT LEAST an hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 2

Lightly spray a medium hot pan with cooking spray and add ground beef. Break apart with spatula and add seasoing. When it's mostly browned and broken apart add ketchup, mustard, worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Reduce to a simmer and cook until meat is browned. Remove from pan, set aside.

Step 3

Wipe out the pan from the burger you just cooked. Over medium heat add in the crispy onions and bacon. Cook until heated through for just a minute or two. Heating these together is optional, but I think it just tastes better. You don't have to heat them at all. You could also use one or the other or none at all.

Step 4

Prepare veggies. Slice the cucumbers/red onions/pickles/romaine or whichever vegetables you are using in your burger bowl/

Step 5

Divide up the ground beef (about 2.5 oz or 1/2 cup packed), burger sauce (2 heaping tablespoons), cheese (about 2 tbsp) veggies (about 2 cups romaine/cabbage mix + however many extra veggies/pickles/tomatoes you'd like), and crispy bacon and onions (heaping 2 tbsp) into each bowl and enjoy! Store leftovers seperatley.

Step 6

If prepping into meal prep containers: prepare four meal prep containers by lining the container with a couple of paper towels this keeps moisture out and the vegetables crisp and fresh. Add 2 cups romaine/cabbage mix into container + about 1/2-3/4 cup of whatever veggies you love on top of the paper towel layer/or bowl. Don’t cut cherry tomatoes open until ready to eat.Place seasoned ground beef, bacon, and crispy onions in a small bag or container to keep separate.Keep cheese and burger sauce in small separate containers. Close tightly and store for up to 5 days.