Triple Smoke Burger

Preparation In a food processor or blender, purée mayonnaise, mustard, and 1 tablespoon chipotle; transfer to a bowl. Cook bacon in batches in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain. Gently mix beef with 1 tablespoon chipotle, paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt until combined. Form into 4 (4-inch) patties. Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas). Meanwhile, brush both sides of onion rounds and avocado slices with olive oil. Oil grill rack then grill onion rounds, turning over once, until slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes total. Discard wooden picks. Grill avocado slices, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 30 seconds on each side. Grill patties, covered only if using a gas grill, until they reach 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, approximately 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Put sauce on buns and make burgers with lettuce, avocado, bacon, onion, and cilantro.

Preparation In a food processor or blender, purée mayonnaise, mustard, and 1 tablespoon chipotle; transfer to a bowl. Cook bacon in batches in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain. Gently mix beef with 1 tablespoon chipotle, paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt until combined. Form into 4 (4-inch) patties. Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas). Meanwhile, brush both sides of onion rounds and avocado slices with olive oil. Oil grill rack then grill onion rounds, turning over once, until slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes total. Discard wooden picks. Grill avocado slices, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 30 seconds on each side. Grill patties, covered only if using a gas grill, until they reach 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, approximately 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Put sauce on buns and make burgers with lettuce, avocado, bacon, onion, and cilantro.