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Smoked Burgers

These mouthwatering smoked burgers! Infused with a rich, smoky flavor, these burgers are juicy, tender, and perfect for any BBQ or family dinner. Follow our step-by-step guide to achieve the perfect smoke, and learn the secrets to seasoning and grilling for maximum flavor
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, main, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Barbecue, bbq, dinner, grill, lunch
Servings 6 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 smoker or grill

Ingredients
  

  • 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 whole Egg
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Ingredients For Burger Topping

  • 6 slices American cheese slices
  • 12 pickles Pickles
  • 6 slices fresh tomato
  • 1 handful Lettuce
  • 1 whole Avo
  • 6 slices Beetroot
  • 1/2 whole Red onion

Basting Ingredients

  • 4 tbsps 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 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 hour 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!
Keyword Beef Burger, Burgers, Smoked Burger