Smoked hamburgers with cheese and grilled bacon
8 servings
30 minutes
Smoked hamburgers with cheese and bacon on the grill are a true feast of flavor for lovers of juicy meat and rich aromas. This recipe is inspired by American barbecue traditions but enriched with smoked paprika and aromatic cheddar, giving the patties a deep, smoky hue. Crispy bacon adds texture, while barbecue sauce provides a pleasant sweet note. These hamburgers are perfect for cozy family dinners or lively outdoor parties. Combining a sesame-seeded toasted bun with rich meat filling transforms them into an unforgettable dish. Enjoy them hot and juicy as the cheese melts smoothly and the meat exudes an enticing smoky aroma.
1
Heat the pan and fry the bacon pieces until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel, cool, and cut into small pieces.
- Bacon: 4 pieces
2
Leave 1 tablespoon of fat from the bacon in the pan and sauté the finely chopped onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- Bacon: 4 pieces
- Onion: 0.5 head
- Garlic: 4 cloves
3
In a large bowl, mix the minced meat, paprika, barbecue sauce, bacon, and onion with garlic. Season with salt and pepper and knead the mixture well.
- Ground beef: 1.3 kg
- Smoked paprika: 2 tablespoons
- Barbecue sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Divide the minced meat into 16 parts and shape them into flat round patties. Place grated cheese on half of them and cover with the remaining patties. Seal the patties together to prevent the cheese from leaking.
- Smoked Cheddar Cheese: 85 g
5
Preheat the grill or barbecue.
6
Place the patties on a greased rack and fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
7
Cut the buns in half and place a patty in each.
- Sesame bun: 8 pieces