Description
Juicy Traeger smoked burgers bring robust wood-fired flavor to classic American grilling. Smoky beef patties and melted cheese create an irresistible backyard feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 grams) ground beef
- 4 brioche or hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Pickles
- Onion
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Seasoning Fusion: Thoroughly blend ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a generous mixing bowl, meticulously distributing seasonings without compressing the meat.
- Patty Preparation: Segment the seasoned mixture into four identical portions, molding each into a slender 12-inch patty with a gentle center depression to preserve a level surface during smoking.
- Smoker Setup: Ignite the Traeger smoker to 225°F, selecting hickory or apple wood chips to infuse a nuanced smoky undertone.
- Smoking Process: Arrange patties on smoker grates, maintaining spacing for uniform heat circulation, and smoke for 60-75 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 110°F.
- Final Searing: Escalate smoker temperature to 450°F, creating a robust exterior crust and achieving 135°F internal temperature for a succulent medium doneness.
- Resting Phase: Transfer burgers from smoker and allow 5-7 minutes of rest, enabling juice redistribution for maximum flavor intensity.
- Serving Presentation: Present on toasted buns with complementary condiments, showcasing the burger’s rich, smoky character.
Notes
- Meat Handling Technique: Gently mix ingredients to prevent tough, dense burgers; overworking ground beef can make patties dense and chewy.
- Temperature Precision: Use a reliable meat thermometer to accurately track internal temperature for consistent doneness and food safety.
- Moisture Preservation: Create a slight center indentation in patties to prevent bulging and maintain even cooking, helping retain burger’s natural juices.
- Wood Selection Strategy: Choose mild woods like hickory or apple for subtle smoky flavor that complements beef without overpowering its natural taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg