Recipes Main Dishes Burger Recipes Hamburgers Big Smokey Burgers 4.6 (181) 140 Reviews 11 Photos I created this big smokey burger while trying to recreate the best burger I had ever tasted at a restaurant in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. My family and I think these burgers are better. They are packed with flavor! Recipe by Janine Updated on April 4, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef sirloin ½ onion, grated 1 tablespoon grill seasoning 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped salt and pepper to taste 6 (1 ounce) slices sharp Cheddar cheese (Optional) 6 hamburger buns Directions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Combine ground sirloin, onion, grill seasoning, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, adobo sauce, and chipotle pepper in a large bowl. Form the mixture into 6 patties. Season with salt and pepper. Place burgers on preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place a slice of Cheddar cheese on top of each burger one minute before they are ready. Place burgers on buns to serve. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 537 Calories 30g Fat 27g Carbs 39g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 537 % Daily Value * Total Fat 30g 38% Saturated Fat 13g 65% Cholesterol 121mg 40% Sodium 1035mg 45% Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 2g Protein 39g Vitamin C 3mg 16% Calcium 297mg 23% Iron 5mg 26% Potassium 537mg 11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved