For the beef

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce  look for gluten-free if needed
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• salt and pepper, to taste

For the salad

• 1 large head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1-2 avocado, sliced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 heaping cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup dill pickle slices, or more as desired
• sesame seeds (garnish)

Special sauce dressing

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp. white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. pickle juice
• 1 Tbsp. pickle relish
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• salt and pepper, to taste
• pinch of paprika