Smokehouse Burgers
Ground chuck (80/20) and hamburger buns come together in this vegetarian — 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- In a bowl, combine the smoked paprika, granulated garlic, salt, and black pepper to make a quick smokehouse rub.
- Gently break up the ground chuck and divide it into 4 equal portions, then loosely form each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick, pressing a shallow dimple into the center so the burgers stay flat while cooking.
- Season both sides of each patty generously with the rub, handling the meat as little as possible to keep the burgers tender.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat, brush the surface with the oil, and let it get hot until just shimmering.
- Cook the patties for about 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until a deep crust forms, then flip once and cook 3 to 4 minutes more, until the internal temperature reaches 160 F for food-safe ground beef.
- Lay a slice of pepper jack on each patty during the final minute and cover briefly so the cheese melts.
- Toast the cut sides of the buns on the hot surface for about 30 seconds, then assemble the burgers and serve right away with your favorite toppings.
You'll use: Grill / broiler · Frying pan / skillet
Tips & common questions
How long does Smokehouse Burgers take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Smokehouse Burgers vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Smokehouse Burgers is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Double Bacon Smokehouse Burger 2.jpg by RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.