BBQ Kaiser Burgers

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 450℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

• 2

  In a medium bowl, combine ground chuck, Parmesan cheese, and Traeger Beef Rub. Wet your hands with cold water and mix gently to combine.

  Ingredients

  • 2 Pound 80/20 ground chuck

  • 1 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 Teaspoon Traeger Beef Rub

• 3

  Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. With wet hands, shape each portion of beef into a patty about 4 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick. Do not overwork the meat. Using your thumbs, make a wide, shallow depression on the top of each burger.

• 4

  In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise

  • 1/4 Cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce

• 5

  Brush the cut sides of the Kaiser rolls with the melted butter.

  Ingredients

  • 4  kaiser rolls, split

  • 3 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

• 6

  Arrange the burgers directly on the grill grates, depression-side down. Insert the probe horizontally into the center of a burger. Cook, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, or your desired temperature, 8-10 minutes per side.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• 7

  Meanwhile, place rolls cut-side down on the grill and cook until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

• 8

  Remove the rolls from the grill and spread the cut sides with the BBQ-mayonnaise sauce. Place a burger patty on each roll bottom, then top with lettuce, onion, tomato, and pickles. Finish with the top of the rolls. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  lettuce

  •  Sliced sweet onion

  •  Sliced tomato

  •  Dill Pickle Chips