The burger has been an American staple for years. The classic meal has typically consisted of a basic hamburger – a beef patty sandwiched between two sesame buns and enhanced with cheese, tomatoes and lettuce. Rather than simply having the option of plain or with cheese, foodies can now enjoy multiple renditions of the classic meal. Check out the recipe below for a savory and mouth-watering burger creation!

Triple smoke burger

Ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons minced chipotle in adobo, including some sauce, divided

8 bacon slices

1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (not lean)

2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika

1 large red onion, cut into 4 (1/2-inch) thick rounds, each stuck with a wooden pick

1 avocado, quartered lengthwise, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices

Olive oil for brushing on onion and avocado

4 hamburger buns, grilled or toasted

Preparation:

1. In a food processor or blender, purée mayonnaise, mustard,and 1 tablespoon chipotle; transfer to a bowl.

2. Cook bacon in batches in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain.

3. Gently mix beef with 1 tablespoon chipotle, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt until combined. Form into 4 (4-inch) patties.

4. Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).

5. Meanwhile, brush both sides of onion rounds and avocado slices with olive oil.

6. Oil grill rack then grill onion rounds, turning over once, until slightly charred 2 to 3 minutes total. Discard wooden picks.

7. Grill avocado slices, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 30 seconds on each side.

8. 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.

9. Put sauce on buns and make burgers with lettuce, avocado, bacon, onion and cilantro.