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Our Pellet Grill Smokehouse Burger is just like the big, juicy, messy burger you get at your favorite sports bar, but made in the comfort of your own home. There’s a nice flavor from the spice blend and Dijon mustard mixed in with the beef, while the onions have a rich, umami flavor from the soy and Worcestershire. The bacon is crispy, but the fat is still chewy—so perfect for a burger topping. Meanwhile, the buns are toasted, warm, and soft. People are partial to their go-to burger recipes, but if you enjoy a good burger, these are worth a try—they might just become your new favorite. As far as patties go, think more “hockey pucks” than “flying saucers” and press the center of your patties down so they don’t balloon up while cooking. Serve with French fries, tots, potato salad, grilled corn, or chips and wash it down with a cold beer or soda.

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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

Recipe Summary

active:
20 mins
total:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
Serves 6 (serving size: 1 burger)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Fill a pellet container to an electric pellet grill with hardwood pellets according to manufacturer’s instructions. Set temperature to 415°F, close lid, and preheat pellet grill 10 to 15 minutes. 

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  • Combine beef, mustard, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Shape into 6 (4-inch-wide) patties.

  • Place bacon in a large cast-iron or other heatproof skillet, and place on grill grate. Close lid, and grill until bacon is mostly crisp and most of fat is rendered, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Drain drippings from skillet; do not wipe skillet clean.

  • Melt butter in skillet on grill. Add soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce to skillet, and swirl to combine. Add onions to skillet, and place on 1 side of grill. Place patties on opposite side, and close lid. Grill until a meat thermometer inserted in patty registers 130°F to 135°F, 7 1/2 to 10 minutes per side. Top patties with cheese slices, cover, and grill until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Place buns on grill, cut side down, and grill until toasted, about 1 minute.

  • Spread mayonnaise and ketchup evenly on cut sides of buns. Place patties, bacon, and onions on bun bottoms; cover with tops, and serve immediately.

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