Easy smoked mini burgers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Components
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12 sweet Hawaiian buns, kept together as a slab
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2 pounds fresh ground beef
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9-12 slices American cheese
→ Seasonings & Toppings
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
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2 tablespoons melted butter
# Instructions:
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Fire up your smoker and bring it to a steady 250°F. This lower temperature will give the beef time to absorb that beautiful smoky flavor.
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In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with black pepper and seasoned salt until just combined. Don't overwork the meat or your sliders might become tough.
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Lay down a piece of parchment paper and press the seasoned ground beef into a large rectangle shape, making it about an inch larger than your slab of Hawaiian rolls.
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Carefully flip the beef patty onto your smoker grate, peeling away the parchment paper. Let it smoke for about an hour until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Don't worry if it still looks a bit pink - that's just the smoke doing its magic!
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While the meat is smoking, slice your Hawaiian roll slab horizontally to create top and bottom layers. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic salt.
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Place the bottom half of your rolls in an aluminum foil pan, then lay the entire smoked beef patty on top. Cover with American cheese slices, then add the top bun layer.
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Brush the tops with half of your seasoned butter, cover the pan with foil, and return to the smoker for about 10 more minutes until the cheese melts and the buns get nicely toasted.
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Cut into individual sliders along the bun lines and serve while hot. These little flavor bombs will disappear fast!
# Notes:
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These sliders use simple ingredients but pack huge flavor thanks to the smoking process and garlic butter topping.
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The meat will remain slightly pink from the smoke - this is normal as long as it reaches the safe internal temperature of 160°F.
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Perfect for game day gatherings, summer cookouts, or anytime you want to impress your guests with minimal effort.