A Savoury Delight with Ground Beef and Smoked Paprika
If you love smoky, juicy, and flavour-packed burgers, this Smokehouse burger recipe is your next backyard favourite. Made with ground chuck, seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and black pepper, and finished with melted pepper jack cheese, these burgers are the ultimate barbecue indulgence.
Let’s break it down step by step!
1. Gather Your Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make 4 delicious burgers:
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- Canola or olive oil (for brushing)
Tools: Grill, basting brush, aluminium foil
2. Shape the Patties
- Divide the ground chuck into 4 equal portions.
- Shape each into a patty about ¾-inch thick.
- Press a small thumb-sized depression in the centre (this keeps them from puffing up while cooking).
3. Season to Perfection
- Brush each patty lightly with oil.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic evenly on both sides.
- Let them rest while you preheat the grill.
4. Grill Like a Pro
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the patties on the grill and cook, flipping occasionally, until your desired doneness.
- For medium, aim for about 4–5 minutes per side.
5. Melt the Cheese
- Remove patties from the grill.
- Top each with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
- Cover with aluminium foil for a few minutes to let the cheese melt beautifully.
6. Toast the Buns & Assemble
- Brush the inside of your hamburger buns with oil and toast them lightly on the grill.
- Place the cheesy patty on the bottom bun.
- Cap with the top bun and serve immediately!
7. Nutritional Breakdown
Per serving (1 burger):
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 30 g
8. Serving Suggestions
Pair your Smokehouse Burgers with:
- Crispy sweet potato fries
- A side of coleslaw
- Refreshing iced tea or craft beer
Final Bite
The magic of this Smokehouse Burger lies in the smoky paprika spice blend and the creamy, spicy kick of pepper jack cheese. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue, a weekend family dinner, or just a craving for something bold and hearty, these burgers will always deliver.
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