Traeger Classic Burger
By Traeger Kitchen
Sometimes you don't need much to make a great burger. Cheese, onions and beef smashed together on a griddle are all you need to make your taste buds happy and your neighbors envious.
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
15 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
Number of People Serving
4
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| 1 Pound | ground beef, 80% lean |
| 1 Teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | black pepper |
| 2 Whole | white onion |
| 4 Slices | cheddar cheese |
| 4 Whole | burger buns |
Step
1
In a medium bowl combine ground beef, salt and black pepper and mix with hands to combine. Form into 4 1/4 pound balls.
2
When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke. Place a cast iron griddle on the grill grate and set the temperature to high and preheat, lid closed for 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Wipe the griddle with olive oil. Place the burger balls on the grate and immediately smash them down with a spatula until completely flattened. Pile ¼ of the onions on top of each patty and press again embedding the onions into the patty. Cook until burgers are well browned.
4
Carefully flip the burger onion stack and cook until onions begin to soften. Add cheese and top with top bun. Place bottom bun upside-down over top bun to allow it to steam in the onion vapors.
5
When buns are soft, transfer bottom buns to a plate. Add condiments if desired. Lift up onions, burger, and top bun together and transfer to bottom bun. Repeat with second burgers. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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