How to make the BEST smoked burger | DIY Ground Beef Burger Blend

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns provide more fiber.

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar.

Introduce the recipe for a custom beef burger blend.

Prepare the KitchenAid mixer with the grinder attachment.

Cut the short ribs off the bone into slabs for grinding.

Cut the sirloin cap into pieces, keeping the fat for flavor.

Pull apart the chuck roast to remove connective tissue before cutting.

Set up the grinder and run the meat through it twice for a fine blend.

Form large burger patties, making a divot in the center to prevent puffing.

Salt the patties generously before placing them on the smoker.

Set the smoker to 250°F and monitor the internal temperature of the burgers, aiming for 150°F.

Add sweet onion to the smoker to caramelize and absorb smoke flavor.

Assemble the burger with mustard, cheese, caramelized onion, and mayo on a brioche bun.

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