These smoked cheeseburgers with bacon, peppers and onions are everything you want in a burger. They’re juicy, smoky, loaded with flavor, and finished with melty cheese that delivers an epic cheese pull. The bacon is cooked first, then the peppers and onions are sautéed right in that bacon goodness before being mixed into the burgers. From there, the smoker does the rest of the work.
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When my husband Rod says he’s making dinner, I already know it’s going to be something good. But when smoke starts rolling out of the smoker and he casually says, “I’m making Nettie a smoked cheeseburger loaded with peppers, onions, and bacon mixed right in,” I know I should probably be filming.
When Rod called out, “Nettie, dinner’s ready,” I came around the corner and immediately said, “Wow… that looks RIDIC-ULICIOUS.” And it absolutely was.
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Why You’ll Love These Smoked Cheeseburgers
- The bacon, peppers, and onions are mixed right into the burger for flavor in every bite
- Smoking the burgers keeps them juicy and adds incredible flavor
- Simple ingredients, big payoff
- Perfect for pellet smokers or backyard smokers
- That cheese pull alone is worth making these for
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- ½ bell pepper (red, green, or yellow), diced
- 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Burger seasoning of your choice
- Cheese slices of your choice (cheddar, American, Colby Jack, or provolone work great)
How to Make Smoked Cheeseburgers with Bacon, Peppers and Onions
Step 1: Cook the Bacon and Veggies
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it’s almost crisp. Add the diced onion and bell pepper directly to the pan with the bacon. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and tender. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 2: Mix the Burgers
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked bacon mixture, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and burger seasoning. Mix just until combined — don’t overwork the meat.
Step 3: Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and gently form into patties.
Step 4: Smoke the Burgers
Preheat your smoker to 225°F. Place the patties directly on the smoker grates and smoke for 25 minutes.
Step 5: Add the Cheese
After 25 minutes, add cheese slices to each burger. Close the smoker and continue cooking just until the cheese is melted.
Step 6: Serve
Serve the smoked cheeseburgers on toasted buns and get ready for a serious cheese pull.
FAQ: Smoked Cheeseburgers
Can I use a different type of ground meat?
Yes. Ground chuck works great for juicy burgers, but you can also use ground sirloin or a beef blend. Just avoid very lean beef, as smoking works best with some fat.
What type of cheese works best?
Cheddar, American, Colby Jack, or provolone all melt beautifully. Use what your family loves.
Can I cook these at a higher temperature?
You can, but smoking at 225°F gives the burgers the best smoky flavor while keeping them juicy.
Tips for the Best Smoked Burgers
- Let the bacon and veggie mixture cool slightly before mixing it into the beef
- Don’t overmix the burger meat
- Use a meat thermometer if needed — burgers are done around 160°F
- Toast your buns for the perfect finishing touch
Final Thought
These smoked cheeseburgers with bacon, peppers and onions are one of those meals that feel simple but eat like something special. If your house smells like smoke and bacon while these are cooking, you’re doing it right.
If you make them, don’t forget to let me know — and be warned, you might hear someone say “RIDIC-ULICIOUS” when dinner hits the table. 🍔🔥
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Smoked Cheeseburgers with Bacon, Peppers and Onions
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- ½ bell pepper red, green, or yellow, diced
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Burger seasoning to taste
- 4 slices cheese
- 4 brioche buns toasted
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet until almost crisp.
- Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until tender. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, bacon mixture, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and burger seasoning.
- Form mixture into four patties.
- Preheat smoker to 225°F.
- Smoke burgers for 25 minutes.
- Add cheese and cook until melted.
- Serve on buns with toppings of your choice and enjoy!