Steps

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 325˚F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

• Step 2

  In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef with Traeger Prime Rib Rub, as desired.

  Ingredients

  • 2 Pound 80/20 ground beef

  • As Needed Traeger Prime Rib Rub

• Step 3

  Make the stuffed burgers. Divide the ground beef into eight 1/4 lb. patties. Make one patty on the base, lay down 1/4 of a cheese slice, add 3 oz. of chorizo, and top with another 1/4 cheese slice. Apply another patty on top and pinch the ends all the way around the burger to seal together the two patties. Repeat until all 4 patties are done.

  Ingredients

  • 6 Slices cheddar cheese, or pepper Jack, divided

  • 12 Ounce ground chorizo, cooked

• Step 4

  Place the burgers directly on the grill grates, close the lid and cook for 15 minutes on each side. If desired, top each burger with a slice of cheddar cheese, let melt.

  00:30

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

• Step 5

  Remove the burgers from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes tented with foil.

• Step 6

  While the burgers are resting, brush the brioche buns with melted butter and place cut-side-down directly on the grill grates to toast for 1-2 minutes.

  00:02

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 4  Brioche buns

  • 2 Tablespoon (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• Step 7

  Remove the buns from the grill and assemble the burgers with tomato, onion, lettuce, and pickles as desired. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  • 1 Medium sliced tomato, for serving

  • 1 Small onion, sliced, for serving

  • As Needed lettuce, for serving

  • As Needed Pickles, for serving