Easy smoked burger recipe

 

If you think grilled burgers are great, just wait until you try a smoked burger, it takes burgers to the next level. These delicious smoked burgers only require about 10 minutes of hands-on preparation time, and even a beginner cook can master this recipe.

Ingredients (to make 4 burgers)

1- 1⅓ pounds 80/20 ground beef

2- 1 teaspoon kosher salt

3- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder

5- 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)

6- 4 hamburger buns, toasted

7- Burger toppings and condiments

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Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 2: Weigh or separate the burgers by eye into four ⅓-pound portions.

Step 3: Form the portions into patties with your hands, taking care not to compact the meat with too much pressure.

Step 4: Season the patties liberally with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic.

Step 5: Place the burger patties directly onto the grates of the smoker.

Step 6: Smoke the patties until they reach the desired doneness (or until they reach 15 degrees below your desired doneness if using the reverse-sear method).

Step 7: Use a meat thermometer to track the internal temperature of the burgers. Well-done burgers will register at 160 degrees Fahrenheit, while medium-rare burgers will register at 130 degrees. (A well-done burger will take about 1 hour to cook in a 225-degree smoker.)

Step 8: To reverse-sear the burger, heat the smoker with a sear plate inside, or a gas grill, to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Sear the exterior for a few minutes per side to finish cooking the burgers. (Alternatively, sear the burgers in a pan or skillet on the stovetop or under a broiler.)

Step 9: If making cheeseburgers, top each patty with a slice of cheese toward the end of cooking. Let the cheese melt while the burger finishes cooking, about 1–2 minutes.

Step 10: Serve the smoked burgers immediately alongside your favorite toasted buns and toppings.