Bacon Cheeseburger with Secret Sauce

Step 1

Weigh the meat into 4 oz balls and place them on a plate or sheet pan. Season the balls liberally with a thick pinch of kosher salt, a good sprinkle of garlic powder, and a few cracks of pepper.

Step 2

Heat a heavy-bottomed pan to high heat. Spray with a light mist of avocado oil spray. Carefully smash the meat flat, then add the patties to the pan, seasoned-side down. Season the uncooked tops while they cook for about 2-3 minutes, then flip, add sliced cheese, and cook the other side for a couple of minutes to cook through.

Step 3

To caramelize the onions, add sliced onion to a hot pan, spray with a mist of olive oil spray, and sprinkle with kosher salt. Cook hot for a minute or two and then turn it down to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally until soft and sweet.

Step 4

Make the burger sauce by stirring together your Greek yogurt (reduced fat mayo is great too for just a few more fats), pickle juice, relish, honey mustard, and ketchup. Set aside.

Step 5

Spray the buns with olive oil spray and toast on a skillet. Top the bottom bun with 2 Tbsp of the burger sauce, then build your burger topped with lettuce, tomato, 1 slice of bacon, caramelized onions, and sliced pickles. Dig in!