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Mexican Style Smoked Burgers

Difficulty: Easy
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Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 7 burger buns
  • 7 slices cheddar cheese

Pico De Gallo

  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
  • 1/4 sweet onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Guacamole

  • 2 large avocados, mashed
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a smoker to 275°F. Adding cherry wood chunks will enhance the smoke flavor of the burgers.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, panko, diced jalapeño pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 7 equal portions and form each portion into a 1/4 lb patty, making sure that each patty is of even thickness. This will help the patties cook evenly in the smoker.
  • Place the formed patties in the smoker and let them smoke for about 30-40 minutes. This will allow the smoke to penetrate the burgers, infusing them with a rich smoky flavor.
  • While the burgers are smoking, you can prepare the pico de gallo. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced tomato, diced jalapeño pepper, diced sweet onion, chopped cilantro, the juice of 2 limes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  • In another medium mixing bowl, mash the avocados and mix in the juice of 1 lime, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. This will be your guacamole.
  • When the internal temperature of the burgers reaches 155°F, remove them from the smoker and top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese. Return the burgers to the smoker and continue smoking until the internal temperature of the burgers reaches 165°F.
  • While the burgers are cooking, you can toast the buns to your desired level of crispiness.
  • To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of mayo on the bottom and top buns. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a juicy patty with melted cheddar cheese. Spoon a generous amount of guacamole on top of the patty and then add a generous spoonful of pico de gallo on top. Place the top bun on the burger and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy your delicious and smoky burgers!
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