Description

Smoked Beef Birria Burgers combine the rich flavors of traditional Mexican birria with classic American cheeseburgers, creating a unique dining experience for the whole family.

Ingredients

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2 lbs Lean Ground Beef (85/15 or 90/10)
4 pieces Guajillo Chiles (stemmed and seeded)
2 pieces Ancho Chiles (stemmed and seeded)
3 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
1 medium White Onion (chopped)
4 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
1 tsp Ground Cumi
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Cinnamo
1 tsp Cloves
8 slices Oaxaca or Monterey Jack Cheese
4 to 6 Whole Wheat or Brioche Buns
Fresh Cilantro and Diced Onions (to taste)

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Instructions

Prepare the Birria Base: Toast the dried guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the beef broth, chopped onion, garlic, and spices to the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes until the chiles are soft
Blend the Sauce: Transfer the mixture to a blender and process until completely smooth
Season the Beef: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with half a cup of the prepared birria sauce
Form the Patties: Shape the meat into thick, uniform patties with a small indentation in the center
Preheat the Smoker: Set your smoker to 225°F (107°C) using oak or hickory wood pellets
Smoke the Burgers: Place the patties directly on the smoker grates and smoke for approximately 45 to 60 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F
Sear and Melt: Sear each side for 1 minute, placing a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute
Assemble: Dip the cut sides of your buns into the remaining consommé, toast briefly, and assemble with patties, cilantro, and onions

Notes

For a leaner option, swap beef for ground bison or turkey.

To make Low-Carb, use large butter lettuce leaves instead of buns.

Rest the burgers for five minutes after cooking for best flavor.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Smoking
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 90mg