How to Make a Smoked Burger | Pellet Grill Recipes

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.

Prepare the smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Preheat the smoker to 225°F (107°C).

In a bowl, combine ground beef, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Form the beef mixture into patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each.

Place the patties in the smoker and cook for about 60-90 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

During the last 5 minutes of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Remove the patties from the smoker and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Toast the burger buns in the smoker or on a grill until golden brown.

Assemble the burgers by placing the smoked patties on the bottom half of the buns.

Top with BBQ sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Cover with the top half of the buns and serve immediately.

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