Smoked Cajun Burgers (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup mayo.
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce.
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1/2 lemon, juiced.
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1 teaspoon black pepper.
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1 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
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1 teaspoon Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning.
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1 tablespoon garlic powder.
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1 tablespoon onion powder.
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika.
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2 teaspoons black pepper.
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2 teaspoons Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning.
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3 pounds ground chuck.
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10 ounces pepper jack cheese, cubed (1/4” cubes).
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1 bottle Tony’s Creole Style Burger Marinade.
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2 sweet onions, chopped.
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
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1 tablespoon salt.
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Toasted buns.
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Colby Jack 3 Pepper Cheese.
Instructions:
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In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup mayo, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 lemon juice, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons black pepper, and 2 teaspoons Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning.
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In a large bowl, mix 3 pounds ground chuck, 10 ounces cubed pepper jack cheese, and 1 bottle of Tony’s Creole Style Burger Marinade. Form into 1/3-1/2 pound balls and press into patties about 1/2 inch thick. Place on parchment paper and freeze for 20 minutes.
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In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 chopped sweet onions and 1 tablespoon salt. Cook for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
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Preheat smoker to 250-275°F using hickory wood chunks. Place patties on the smoker and cook for 30-40 minutes. Add Colby Jack 3 Pepper Cheese to each patty to melt. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and let rest for 6 minutes.
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Serve the smoked burgers on toasted buns with Cajun sauce, caramelized onions, and additional cheese if desired.
Notes:
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These Smoked Cajun Burgers combine the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with smoky, juicy beef patties. Topped with caramelized onions and melted Colby Jack 3 Pepper Cheese, they are packed with flavor.