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Smoked Burgers

Smoked burgers will be your new favorite this grilling season! The classic sandwich gets kicked up with a smoky flavor that's complimented by the carefully chosen blend of barbecue spices for a juicy delight everyone will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 679kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons bbq sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • Burger fixings

Instructions

  • Set your smoker to smoke, once smoking set it to 225°F and let it come to temperature.
  • While your smoker is heating, prepare the burgers by placing the ground beef, bbq sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until combined but try not to overmix.
  • Cover a sheet tray with parchment paper or foil. Divide the meat mixture into 4ths. Form into balls and place the meatballs onto the sheet tray giving plenty of space in-between.
  • Cover with plastic wrap. Using a heavy object with a flat bottom, gently press down on the burgers until they are about ½ inch thick. I used the bottom of a glass bowl.
  • Using your thumb or a small circular object like a tablespoon, make a small indention in the center of each burger.
  • Once the smoker is up to temperature, place the burgers directly on the grates. Smoke for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches your desired temp. 1 hour on the smoker resulted in a medium temped burger. Fifteen minutes before they are done, add the cheese to melt on top. Serve with your favorite burger fixings.

Notes

The burgers are smokey with a great smoke ring on the outside. Don’t be surprised they will be a reddish color from the smoke!
They are extremely juicy and the indention in the center will help them keep their shape and not puff up.
These burgers are pretty large, if you want a smaller burger, this recipe can make 6-8 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 972mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 5mg