Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Burgers

Ingredients

• Ground Beef1.5 lbs (for 3 patties)
• Pit Boss Cowboy Butter SeasoningTo taste
• Sliced Cheese (e.g., Colby Jack)6-9 slices
• Bacon12-15 strips
• Burger Buns3
• Caramelized Onions1 large onion, caramelized
• BBQ Sauce1/4 cup
• Mayonnaise1/2 cup
• Yellow Mustard2 tbsp
• Ketchup2 tbsp
• Sweet Pickle Relish2 tbsp
• Sweet Red Relish (e.g., cranberry or cherry relish)1 tbsp
• Worcestershire Sauce1 tsp
• Salt1/2 tsp
• Black Pepper1/2 tsp
• Garlic Powder1/2 tsp
• Onion Powder1/2 tsp
• Lemon Juice or Vinegar1 tsp

Method

1. 1

   Divide ground beef into three equal portions and flatten each into a thin patty.

2. 2

   Season one side of each patty generously with Pit Boss Cowboy Butter seasoning.

3. 3

   Stack 2-3 slices of cheese in the center of one seasoned patty.

4. 4

   Place another seasoned patty on top of the cheese and press the edges firmly to seal, creating a stuffed patty.

5. 5

   Repeat for the remaining patties.

6. 6

   Wrap each stuffed patty with 4-5 strips of bacon, ensuring the entire patty is covered and the bacon is secured.

7. 7

   Preheat your smoker to 300°F (150°C).

8. 8

   Place the bacon-wrapped patties directly on the smoker grates.

9. 9

   While the burgers smoke, prepare the burger sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, sweet red relish, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

10. 10

    Smoke the patties for approximately 60-90 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the internal temperature of the burger reaches your desired doneness (e.g., 160°F for well-done).

11. 11

    During the last 15-20 minutes of smoking, brush the bacon-wrapped patties with BBQ sauce to create a glaze.

12. 12

    Toast the burger buns.

13. 13

    Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous amount of the prepared burger sauce on the bottom bun, add a layer of caramelized onions, then place the smoked bacon-wrapped stuffed patty on top. Add the top bun and serve.

Prep 30 min · Cook 1 h 30 min