Crack Burgers

Directions

  1. 1Mix the ground beef, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, Meat Church BLANCO, cooked and crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese in a bowl.
  2. 2Set up the Traeger flat rock on medium heat, around 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. 3Lightly coat the griddle with cooking oil.
  4. 4Divide the meat mixture into four equal parts and form them into patties.
  5. 5Place the patties on the hot griddle.
  6. 6Cook the patties until you see a little doneness on the outside, then flip them.
  7. 7Measure the internal temperature of the burgers; aiming for around 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. 8Place slices of cheddar cheese on top of the cooking burgers.
  9. 9Toast the buns with a little butter for about 30 seconds.
  10. 10Assemble the burgers by placing the cheese-topped patties on the toasted buns.
  11. 11Add condiments like ketchup and mustard as desired.
  12. 12Serve and enjoy the "next-level burger."

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 T sour cream
  • 2 T ranch dressing mix
  • 1 T Meat Church BLANCO
  • 0.25 C cooked & crumbled bacon
  • 1 C shredded cheddar cheese
  • cooking oil
  • buns
  • butter
  • cheddar cheese
  • ketchup
  • mustard

Equipment

Traeger flat rockbowlspatulabaking sheetmeat thermometer

Tips

  • Using 80-20 ground beef provides enough fat for a delicious burger.
  • Cooking on a griddle gives the best crust.
  • Add more cheese if desired.