These Traeger Smoked Burgers are juicy and flavorful with a delicious smoky twist that's sure to satisfy any meat lover's cravings. As the hamburgers cook, the smoke infuses into the meat, giving it a rich, unique flavor. Top the patties with gooey, melted cheese. These can be made with any smoker or pellet grill.
Optional: Drizzle oil onto the grill grates to prevent sticking. I like to use a cooking brush or towels.
Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees.
Season the ground beef with Worcestershire, olive oil, and the burger seasoning. Form 4 burger patties. Be careful not to overwork the mixture. This will result in burgers that crumble.
Place the burgers onto the smoker.
Total cook time will vary based on how done you like your burgers. Use a meat thermometer to gauge:125 degrees for rare135 degrees medium rare145 degrees for medium155 degrees for medium-well160 degrees for well done.Mine took about an hour and a half.
Prior to removing the burgers from the grill, top each burger with a slice of cheese (if preferred). Cook until the chese is melted and bubbly. You can add buns here for toasted buns.
Allow the burgers to rest and cool for 10 minutes. Serve on buns.
Make sure your grill grates are clean prior to grilling. Leftover residue will lead to sticking.
If you don't want to make a Homemade Burger Rub, feel free to use your favorite rub.
I also like to add a little oil to the burgers. This just provides another precaution, to prevent sticking. The oil also helps with getting those perfect grill marks on the patty.
Prior to shaping the patties (if not using pre-made), Take a look at your buns and shape the patties so that they are larger than the actual bun you will be using.