Step 1

Form ground beef into 3oz-4oz balls and season with salt and pepper or Beef Rub.Add A NoteIngredients1 Pound ground beef, 80% lean1 Teaspoon salt1/2 Teaspoon black pepper As Needed Traeger Beef Rub

Step 2

When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Place a cast iron griddle on the grill grate while the grill preheats.Grill: 450 ˚FAdd A Note

Step 3

Oil the griddle with fat or butter. Place the onions on the corner of griddle to start caramelizing. Place burger balls on hot griddle and immediately smash them down with a spatula until flattened thin, (about a half inch).Add A NoteIngredients As Needed butter, melted2 Medium white onions, thinly sliced

Step 4

Cook until burgers are well browned.Add A Note

Step 5

Carefully flip the burger, place some onions on top of the patty, then add cheese. Butter buns and place on griddle to toast.Add A NoteIngredients4 Slices American cheese4 potato buns, or white burger buns

Step 6

Remove burgers and buns from grill and build in this order: bottom bun, desired sauce, lettuce, burger with caramelized onions and cheese, another layer of lettuce, house pickles, a little more sauce and the top bun. Serve immediately. Enjoy!Add A NoteIngredients As Needed ketchup and mustard, for serving2 Cup shredded iceberg lettuce As Needed sliced pickles, for serving