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Grilled Brisket Burger
By Traeger Kitchen
Say goodbye to plain old ground beef and impress your family and friends with a massive burger masterpiece dripping with flavor.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
8 Minutes
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
2
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| 3 Pound | beef brisket, ground |
| To Taste | Traeger Beef Rub |
| 1 Medium | red onion, sliced 1/4-inch-thick |
| 6 Slices | cheddar cheese |
| 3 | burger buns |
| 12 Pieces | sliced bacon, cooked |
| As Needed | Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 375°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
2
Form the meat into 6 (8oz) patties and season both sides with Traeger Beef Rub.
Ingredients
3 Pound beef brisket, ground
To Taste Traeger Beef Rub
3
Insert the probe horizontally into the center of a burger patty. Place the burgers directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 4 minutes, flip the patties and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium, or desired doneness, 2 minutes.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
145 ˚F / 63 ˚C
4
Place the red onions directly on the grill grates next to the burgers. Close the lid and cook for 8 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Ingredients
1 Medium red onion, sliced 1/4-inch-thick
5
Top the burgers with cheese and cook until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. If desired, place the buns cut-side-down directly on the grill grates and toast, 1-2 minutes.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Ingredients
6 Slices cheddar cheese
3 burger buns
6
Remove the burgers, onions, and buns from the grill. Assemble as double burgers with the grilled onions, bacon, and Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce. Enjoy!
Ingredients
12 Pieces sliced bacon, cooked
As Needed Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce