Juicy Traeger Burgers (Easy Smoker Recipe)
Traeger Burgers are smoked hamburgers cooked low and slow on a pellet grill using simple ingredients like ground beef, onion, and spices for a rich, smoky flavor. They’re an easy, hands-off recipe that works well for weeknight dinners, backyard BBQs, or feeding a crowd without standing over the grill. Unlike traditional grilled burgers, this method uses consistent low heat to keep the patties juicy while adding a subtle wood-fired flavor.
Servings: 4
Calories: 7kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Grass-Fed Ground Beef
- ½ Onion grated
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees.
- In a large bowl, add the ground beef, grated onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and pepper.1 lb Grass-Fed Ground Beef, ½ Onion, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, ½ teaspoon Pepper
- Using your hands gently combine the ingredients, but be careful not to overmix! This will make your burgers tough.
- Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 4oz each) and use your hands to form into patties. You will want the patties to be slightly larger than your buns as they will shrink when cooked.
- In the center of each patty use your thumb and slightly press down. This will help the patties cook more evenly.
- Place the patties directly on the grill grate of your smoker and close the lid. Smoke at 225 for 60-90 minutes or until the patties reach an internal temperature of 135-140 degrees f. (for medium-rare) when measured with a meat thermometer. Next, add a slice of cheese and smoke for another 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the burgers from the grill and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use Good Quality Beef: I’m a huge believer in using good quality ingredients. Organic, grass-fed beef is ideal.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the spice and meat, you want to gently combine everything with your hands, being careful not to overmix the meat. When you overmix the burger meat, your patties can turn out tough.
- Low And Slow: In order to get that wonderful smokey flavor, don't rush the process! Let the low temperature and time do their thing!
Nutrition
Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
