Smoked Burgers
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Posted: 02/22/19
Updated: 07/07/20
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Smoked Hamburgers are such an easy recipe to prepare on your smoker! These Traeger Burgers are juicy and full of flavor from being slow cooked on your pellet grill. You might not ever eat a burger another way. I love that this recipe is made with ingredients you have on hand and is super simple, but has an amazing flavor that will have your family and guests raving about them. You’ll never go back to boring old burgers again after you make these juicy burgers!
I have recipes for the BEST Burger Recipes on the blog, but I have to tell you, this recipe for Traeger Burgers has to be my new favorite! They are juicy and full of flavor and sooo delicious!
Spring grilling season is right around the corner and I bet depending on where you live some of your even have fired up your smoker, right? Perfect timing then for this recipe.
With our record cold temperatures and heavy snow, it’s been a winter for the record books but we’ve still been enjoying meals on the grill and the smoker. How about you?
Mainly because we invested in an AMAZING thermal blanket for our smoker and I can’t tell you how much we love it! Totally works. Keeps that temperature nice and even and saves us money on pellets because we don’t go through as many of them.
Jason tried these burgers out the other day.
I had been up town doing a few meetings and appointments. When I pulled into the driveway I saw he had fired up the smoker. I couldn’t wait to rush inside and see what he had up his sleeve.
How fun is that?
A husband that goes grocery shopping, recipe develops and spoils me for lunch? I’ll keep him around as long as he’s serving me Traeger Burgers!
I told my girlfriend about this moment in my life and she was wondering how I got so lucky! #blessedwiththebest
What do I need to make Smoked Hamburgers?
- ground beef
- egg
- salt
- pepper
- hamburger buns
How to smoke hamburgers
- Prep Smoker – Preheat your smoker to 325 degrees
- Make Patties – Combine the beef, egg, salt and pepper. Form four patties.
- Smoke – Place the patties on the preheated smoker for 30 minutes. Remove the patties and don’t forget to toast the buns
How long does it take to smoke burgers at 325?
- It will take about 30 minutes to smoke the burgers at 325 degrees.
Can you cook on the smoke setting on a Traeger grill?
- Yes the smoke setting is for cooking and adding that delicious smoke flavor to your food as it is smoking!
What temp are burgers done?
- The burgers will be done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
The flavor these burgers had were to-die for.
Heck, I didn’t even put any toppings on there and skipped the bun because they were that good!
What to serve with Smoked Hamburgers
Here are some of my favorite recipes to serve with this meal!
- Grilled Caesar Salad – delicious charred flavor that everyone enjoys!
- Instant Pot Potato Salad – we LOVE this potato salad! Plus it’s quick and easy to make!
- Seasoned Potatoes on Smoker – cook your sidedish side-by-side your meal!
- Round out your meal with Smoked Crumb Apple Pie so delicious!
A few more of my favorite burgers recipes from the blog!
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Smoked Burgers
Tender, juicy smoked hamburgers that are prepared on your Traeger pellet grill. Super easy recipe that delivers on flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 egg whisked
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 325 degrees F according to manufacture's directions.
- In a large mixing bowl gently combine all ingredients. Make into four patties, about a 1/2'' bigger than your burger bun.
- Place your patties on the preheated smoker. Smoke for about 30 minutes or until your internal temperature of your patties is 165 degrees F for a well done burger according to FDA guidelines.
- Remove the patties and toast buns over high heat. Assemble your smoked burgers on toasted buns with desired toppings.
Tips
How long does it take to smoke burgers at 325?
- It will take about 30 minutes to smoke the burgers at 325 degrees.
- Yes the smoke setting is for cooking and adding that delicious smoke flavor to your food as it is smoking!
- The burgers will be done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 423kcal (21%), Carbohydrates: 21g (7%), Protein: 25g (50%), Fat: 25g (38%), Saturated Fat: 9g (56%), Cholesterol: 121mg (40%), Sodium: 1469mg (64%), Potassium: 375mg (11%), Sugar: 2g (2%), Vitamin A: 60IU (1%), Vitamin C: 0.6mg (1%), Calcium: 101mg (10%), Iron: 3.9mg (22%)
Tiffany S Days says
What if you don’t have a smoker?
Julie Evink says
You can make them on the grill or a stove top in a skillet.
Beau says
These burgers were so moist and delicious! Lettuce, tomato, pickles, and red onion slices. Need I continue? Ok, let me continue! As a side dish made the grilled corn salad from your website, word of caution, that salad is addictive. I will be using this method for burgers very often.
Megan Mitzel says
Excellent! I’m so glad you loved the burgers and the corn salad! Thanks for sharing, Beau!
Jeff Harman says
I have used this recipe several times. Each time I do I use different pellets, today I’m using Bourbon Maple, can’t wait
Megan Mitzel says
I hope you enjoy!
Tiffany Days says
What if you don’t have a smoker?
Megan Mitzel says
Then you won’t be able to smoke burgers with this recipe, you could take a look at all the grilling recipes we have though!
Dan says
That high temp/short cook time really makes a big difference when compared to low-and-slow recipes. These are the best we’ve made so far and will stick with this recipe.
Megan Mitzel says
Awesome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Angela says
These look delicious! Do you put the burgers on the bottom grate? I put them on the top the other night, and it took forever to cook. I am still learning how to do everything on my Traeger.
Megan Mitzel says
Yes, we typically use the bottom grate for smoking.
Leland says
Try using lean beef then adding about half a stick of butter per lb (diced). Out of this world good, we are on a diet and Still make these regularly. Great recipe!! Pull about 135 and seat for 3 minutes per side at the end for that crispy grilled texture!
Megan Mitzel says
So happy you enjoyed them!
Dan Cassidy says
what flavor pellets are best?-THANKS
Julie Evink says
I like a mesquite if you are going for a smokier and robust flavor, but really any pellet would work. I would stay away from Apple!
Malinda Linnebur says
Smoked hamburgers are the best!! Thanks for a great recipe!!
Julie Evink says
They are! So much flavor!
Melissa Howell says
If I showed this post to my husband, I bet he would buy a Traeger 🙂 He LOVES hamburgers, and these sound divine!
Julie Evink says
He needs to get one!
Danielle Green says
Well if you love them, then I know I would love them. Can’t wait to try these!
Julie Evink says
Yes you will! Maybe I should have you over to enjoy them 😉
Beth Pierce says
I made these last night and hubby and I just loved them! I think this is how we are going to make our burgers from now on!!
Julie Evink says
Once you have these it’s hard to go back to “regular” burgers!
Aimee Shugarman says
LOVE the smoke flavor in these burgers!!
Julie Evink says
Totally takes the burger to a new level!