Step 1

Using ⅓ lb of beef, form balls in your hands. Smash them into patties that are about the same size as your buns.

Step 2

Use your thumb to dimple the center of the burger patty.

Step 3

Place the burgers in the fridge until ready to use them.

Step 4

Once ready to use, sprinkle the top side of the burgers generously with Jeff’s Texas style rub recipe.

Step 5

Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) using indirect heat. Place burgers on smoker grate and smoke for about 1 hour.

Step 6

While the burgers are smoking, prepare all of the vegetables, grill the onions if desired and grill the buns.

Step 7

Set up a very hot gas or charcoal grill and when the burgers reach 150°F (66°C), sear both sides for about 1 minute. They are done and safe to eat at 160°F (71°C).

Step 8

Just before the burgers are done, lay a piece of cheese over the meat so it can melt. Build the burgers or let each person make their own.