Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Smoked Cajun Burgers, a perfect choice for your next cookout or casual family dinner. These juicy beef burgers are infused with bold Cajun spices and smoked to perfection, making them a standout at any gathering. Topped with melty cheese and caramelized onions, each bite delivers a harmonious blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you’re grilling in the backyard or cooking indoors, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures a satisfying meal that you can customize to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds ground chuck
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 10 ounces pepper jack cheese (cubed)
- 2 sweet onions (chopped)
- 1 bottle Tony’s Creole Style Burger Marinade
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder (for burger rub)
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (for burger rub)
- 2 teaspoons black pepper (for burger rub)
- 2 teaspoons Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning (for burger rub)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Toasted buns
- Colby Jack 3 Pepper Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Cajun sauce by mixing mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and seasoning in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In another bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and seasoning to create the burger rub.
- Mix ground chuck with pepper jack cheese cubes and marinade in a large bowl. Form into patties and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Caramelize chopped sweet onions in butter over medium heat until golden brown.
- Smoke patties at 250-275°F until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Add cheese during the last few minutes to melt.
- Assemble burgers on toasted buns with sauce and caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg