Looking to create juicy, flavorful Traeger smoked burgers at home? With a Traeger grill, it’s easy! My super simple recipe for smoked burgers will ensure you get juicy and delicious burgers every time.
So whether you’re looking to impress your dinner guests, or simply want to enjoy a delicious burger at home, give smoking burgers a try.
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Why I am Loving This Smoked Burger Recipe
- Not only do you get the traditional flame-grilled taste in your burger, but the smoking also adds a depth of flavor
- Help form a flavoursome crust on the edge of the burgers with tender meat on the inside.
- Never eat dry burgers again with indirect heat from the smoke!
What You Need for Smoked Burgers
- Ground beef mince
- Burger Buns
- Yellow onion (finely diced)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Dried oregano
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- BBQ Sauce
How to Make Traeger Burgers
Nothing will ever beat smoked beef burger between your choice of crusty bread! I have included a simple burger sauce recipe you must spread on each side of the hamburger buns!
Step 1: Making The Burger Patties
Finely dice the onions with a sharp knife. Put the ground beef mince into a large mixing bowl, then add the onion, egg, bread crumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
Mix well and make it into 6 big patties or 12 small patties. (Use the bottom of a saucepan to squash down the patties evenly) and cover and refrigerate until required.
Step 2: Smoking The Burger Patties
– Preheat the Traeger pellet smoker to 300°F in smoke mode. Once heated place the patties on the pellet grill grate.
– Insert the temperature probes.
– Cook burgers for 1.5 hours or when the internal temp reaches 145°F.
– Baste the burgers with bbq sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
Step 3: Melt Cheese & Toast Buns
Place a slice of cheese on the patties and allow it to melt. When the internal temp now reaches 165°F, they are ready to remove from the grill. Toast your buns on the grill.
Step 4: Making The Burger Sauce and Assembling Your Burger
Simply combine the ingredients and mix until a light pink color, taste if you want to add more seasoning.
Note: Pre-made barbecue sauce works as a treat as well.
Why You’ll Love This Traeger Smoked Hamburger Recipe
I am yet to hear someone complain about life with the sun on their back and a tasty burger in hand. You don’t need me to know that delicious burgers are enjoyed all over the world.
But let’s be honest now, the American cheeseburger always takes gold!
Why Burgers Are Better Made From Scratch
Burgers made from scratch are superior to those made from pre-made patties. This is because they are fresher, have more flavor, and are nutritional without additives.
We have briefly covered the creativity making your burgers provides. You can choose the type of ground meat you want, the toppings, and everything in between!
What Temperature Do I Smoke The Traeger Burgers?
Smoke the burgers with indirect heat at 250°F.
How Long To Smoke The Burger Patties On A Traeger?
At 250°F our beef burger patties will take roughly 30 minutes to smoke on the Traeger.
What Internal Temperature Does The Meat Need To Be?
For medium burgers we want the internal temperature to be 165°F.
Note: You will need to monitor the internal temp at 145°F to start basting.
How To Accurately Monitor The Internal Temp Of Your Burgers
Always use a meat thermometer when smoking burgers to monitor the internal temp. This specialist equipment will come with your Traeger Pellet Grill.
Estimating the cooking time is fine but it’s so easier and safer to rely on a thermometer. You may even have a wireless thermometer on your Traeger.
This means you can monitor the internal temp from the app on your phone!
What Wood Chips Do I Use For Smoking Beef Patties?
You don’t need to be confined to particular pellets for light or heavy-flavored smoke. In this recipe, we are using hickory for a strong smoke flavor.
But like always, discover for yourself and find what goes well and what you like!
The Best Cuts Of Beef For The Mince
The best cuts of beef for hamburgers are sirloin, ribeye or chuck steak.
However I prefer buying pre-brought meat, it saves you prep time and is easier. I have nothing against buying a mince mixture and most people don’t own a meat grinder.
Remember you can still ask your local butcher to mince purchased meat for you!
Below are great cuts to mince for burger patties:
– Ground sirloin steaks
– Ground ribeye steaks that have been trimmed
– Beef shoulder or chuck
What To Serve With This Tasty Traeger Smoked Burger Recipe?
Want some delicious sides for your burgers?
Why not try a carrot salad if you have the patience for slicing them? Mix in a simple vinaigrette for an acidic component.
- Creamy potato salad with fresh chives
Easy to prepare and can be made in advance.
- Handcut sweet potato wedges
Continuing our potato theme, sweet potatoes are much healthier than the standard varieties. We have a delicious sweet potato recipe that will compliment….?
Loading With Your Favorite Burger Toppings
What kind of toppings do you enjoy?
You can stay with traditional flavors like tangy pickles and tomatoes or go wild and add pickled onions and smoked cheddar
Our Favorite For Burger Toppings
- American cheese slices
- Pickles
- Sliced fresh tomato
- Lettuce
- Avo
- Beetroot
- Red onion
Want More Burger Recipes?
Love juicy burgers? You have to try some of my other favorite recipes.
Traeger Smoked Burgers
Equipment
- Traeger Grill
Ingredients
Ingredients For Hamburger Patties
- 2 lb Ground beef mince (80% – 20% meat-to-fat ratio)
- 6 whole Burger Buns of your choosing (we love fluffy brioche buns)
- 1/2 whole Raw yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Dried oregano
- 1 Egg
- Handful of bread crumbs
Ingredients For Burger Topping
- American cheese slices
- Pickles
- Sliced fresh tomato
- Lettuce
- Avo
- Beet Root
- Red onion
Basting Ingredients
- BBQ Sauce
Ingredients For Homemade Burger Sauce
- ½ cup Full-fat mayonnaise
- ½ cup Tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon or English mustard
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce.
Instructions
- Chop the onion very finely.
- Mix the mince, onion, egg, bread crumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix well and make it into 6 big patties or 12 small patties. (Use the bottom of a saucepan to squash down the patties evenly).
- Preheat the Traeger pellet smoker to 300°F in smoke mode. Once heated place the patties on the pellet grill grate.
- Insert the temperature probes.
- Cook burgers for 1.5 hours or when the internal temp reaches 145°F.
- Baste the burgers with bbq sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
- Place a slice of cheese on the patties and allow it to melt.
- When the internal temp now reaches 165°F, they are ready to remove from the grill.
- Toast your buns on the grill.
- Slather the burger sauce on the top bun.
- Layer on lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, avo, and beetroot!
Smoke On!
Charlie
Author: Charlie Reeves
Hi, I’m Charlie, I have been meat-smoking and grilling for the past 15 years. I have an array of different smokers, thermometers, and have a love for finding the right wood and charcoal combo My favourite recipes are my EXTRA CRISPY smoked pork belly, juicy pulled pork, smoked brisket, duck poppers, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill).
I loves sharing his tips with beginners, helping them navigate the world of smoking. I find it’s not just about cooking; it’s a quest for that perfect smoky flavor.
You will usually find me playing with the kids, perfecting my brisket bark, or sipping beers with boys around the fire. Can’t wait to share all my delicious smoking and grilling recipes with you!
You can read more about me on our About Us page.
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