Saturday, July 2, 2011

Chipotle Bacon Burger with Grilled Avacado and Mustard Mayo



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

1 firm-ripe 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

In a food processor or blender, puree 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).

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

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