– 1 lb. ground beef, fat content of 10-20% – 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise – 2 Tbsp. Smokey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce, plus more for topping – 1/2 tsp. season salt – 1/2 tsp. ground pepper – 4 slices, smoked Gouda cheese – 4 slices, smoked bacon, cooked to medium crisp – 1/4 - 1/2 c. French fried onions – 4 hamburger buns or desired rolls, sliced
Divide meat mixture into 4 even balls and shape into patties.