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Smoked Carolina Burger

Smoked Carolina Burger

By Traeger Kitchen

Carolina BBQ piled high on a burger. This smoky burger is topped with homemade chili and coleslaw for a meal you'll need to pull out the fork and knife for.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

45 Minutes

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients

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2 1/2 Poundground beef
2 Tablespoonchili powder
1 Teaspoonpaprika
1 Teaspooncumin
1 Teaspoondried oregano
1 Teaspoonbrown sugar
1/2 Teaspoononion powder
1/2 Teaspoongarlic powder
1/2 Teaspoonsalt
1 Teaspoonblack pepper
To Tastecayenne pepper
1 Cupbeef stock
1 Can14oz can San Marzano Tomatoes, crushed
4 sesame seed buns
4 Slicescheddar cheese
1/2 Cupmayonnaise
1/2 Cupsour cream
1 Teaspoonkosher salt
2 Teaspoondistilled white vinegar
1 Teaspooncelery seed
1/2 Headshredded green cabbage
1/2 Headpurple cabbage, shredded
2 shredded carrots
Units of measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    To make the chili, heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 20-30 minutes or until liquid reduces and thickens.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Pound ground beef

    • 2 Tablespoon chili powder

    • 1 Teaspoon paprika

    • 1 Teaspoon cumin

    • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano

    • 1 Teaspoon brown sugar

    • 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder

    • 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1/2 Teaspoon salt

    • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

    • To Taste cayenne pepper

    • 1 Cup beef stock

    • 1 Can 14oz can San Marzano Tomatoes, crushed

  • Step 2

    Divide the meat into four equal portions. Form into even patties.

    Ingredients
    • 1 1/2 Pound ground beef

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Arrange the burgers directly on the grill grate, depression-side down. Cook for 6 minutes, then flip and set grill to 180℉. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

    00:06

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Cook for an additional 7 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the burger registers 140℉.

    00:07

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    140 ˚F / 60 ˚C

  • Step 6

    The last few minutes of cooking add cheese to burgers and place buns on grill to toast.

    Ingredients
    • 4  sesame seed buns

    • 4 Slices cheddar cheese

  • Step 7

    Combine mayo, sour cream, salt, pepper, vinegar, and celery seed in a medium bowl. Add the cabbages and carrots and toss to combine.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup mayonnaise

    • 1/2 Cup sour cream

    • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt

    • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

    • 2 Teaspoon distilled white vinegar

    • 1 Teaspoon celery seed

    • 1/2 Head shredded green cabbage

    • 1/2 Head purple cabbage, shredded

    • 2  shredded carrots

  • Step 8

    To assemble the burgers, top each patty with 1 slice of cheese, chili, and slaw. Enjoy!

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