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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 Min

Cook Time

45 Min

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

2

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2 1/2 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 Teaspoon black pepper
To Taste cayenne pepper
1 Cup beef stock
1 Can 14oz can San Marzano Tomatoes, crushed
4 sesame seed buns
4 Slices cheddar cheese
1/2 Cup mayonnaise
1/2 Cup sour cream
1 Teaspoon kosher salt
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

  • 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.

  • 2

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

  • 3

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

  • 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.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:06

  • 5

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

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    140 ˚F / 60 ˚C

    00:07

  • 6

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

  • 7

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

  • 8

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

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