Hambúrgueres defumados

Ingredientes

• 2 pounds ground beef (or 6 hamburger patties)
• 1 Tablespoon steak seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• Hamburger buns & toppings (cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, condiments)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees F.

2. 2

   Place the ground beef in a medium bowl....: Place the ground beef in a medium bowl. Add the steak seasoning and Worcestershire sauce, then carefully mix everything together with your hands to get the seasonings incorporated into the meat well. Avoid squishing it tightly in your fists or it'll make your burgers mushy.

3. 3

   Press the meat into the bowl evenly. Use...: Press the meat into the bowl evenly. Use your fingers to divide the meat into 6 sections (see photo in post). Remove each section and form into a tight patty. Set them on a large platter or plate.

4. 4

   Place the patties on the grill and insert...: Place the patties on the grill and insert a meat thermometer into one of them to monitor the internal temperature.

5. 5

   Close the smoker and cook until the burgers...: Close the smoker and cook until the burgers have reached your desired temperature. Medium well takes about 45 minutes to cook.

6. 6

   If you're adding cheese, do this during the...: If you're adding cheese, do this during the last few minutes of cooking time.

7. 7

   Remove the burgers from the grill and assemble...: Remove the burgers from the grill and assemble your burgers immediately. If you need to keep them warm for a few more minutes, shut your smoker down and close the lid to keep them warm.