i could see it was not happening. instead, i added an egg, patted it down into a pan and tossed it in the oven. problem solved. this way, it gave me a chance to cook the veggies and time things out appropriately. the pan really was the easy way out, but it was for the better.
mix all ingredients together in a large bowl with your hands. pour mixture into a 9×9 pan and pat down evenly. bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until burger mixture is cooked through.
heat large skillet over medium heat. add chopped bacon and cook a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
next, add the brussels sprouts and the additional 