Beef, grilling

Smoked Smash Burgers

Name: Smoked Smash Burgers
Total time: PT20-25M
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or similar); 1 tbsp. garlic powder; 2 tbsp. kosher salt; 2 tbsp. cracked black pepper; 2 lbs. 80/20 ground beef; 8 hamburger buns; 8 slices sharp cheddar; Favorite toppings (recommended: lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, bacon jam)

Preparation
10-15 min
Cook Time
20-25 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
4/10

Behind the Recipe

ALL SMASH. ADD SMOKE.

Smash burgers are already hard to beat. Thin patties, crispy edges, melty cheese, and a toasted bun. But if you start them low on a pellet grill first, you pick up just enough wood-fired flavor to take things somewhere special.

Start your burgers on the Oakford™ 28A Pellet Grill Smoker at a low temperature so the smoke can work its way in. Then bring the heat and smash them on a hot griddle or cast iron pan for its signature crust.

A little smoke. A lotta sear. And suddenly, a burger like you’ve never tasted before.

Beef, grilling

Smoked Smash Burgers

Preparation
10-15 min
Cook Time
20-25 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
4/10

Ingredients

Cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or similar)
1 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. cracked black pepper
2 lbs. 80/20 ground beef
8 hamburger buns
8 slices sharp cheddar
Favorite toppings (recommended: lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, bacon jam)

Preparation

Add your desired hardwood pellets to the hopper; we prefer the Oakford Heritage Blend for its clean smoke and well-balanced flavor.
Set your pellet grill to 225°F on the smoke setting using the digital controller.
Get all your toppings, buns, and cheese ready for easy assembly.
Shape your ground beef into eight 4-ounce balls and keep them chilled until ready to cook.

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Cooking Instructions

1

Place your meatballs on the top grate, then close the grill lid to smoke for 15 minutes at 225°F.
2

Open the lid, remove the smoked meatballs, and set them aside.
3

Place a cast-iron pan or griddle directly onto the bottom cooking grid.
4

Wait for the griddle to become smoking hot before proceeding: the heavy-duty grid’s thermal mass will help create the perfect crust.
5

Add cooking oil to your pan or griddle’s surface.
6

Return the meatballs to the grill, spacing them 2 inches apart on the griddle.
7

Smash them down using a spatula.
8

Season the patties with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
9

Close the lid and sear the patties for 2 minutes, then flip and repeat on the other side.
10

Open the lid, add a slice of cheese to each patty, then close again to melt.
11

After 4 minutes total, your patties should be medium. For well-done, extend the cooking time to 6 minutes.
12

Remove the patties, add them to the buns, and dress with your favorite fixings. Enjoy your Smoked Smash Burgers!

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