Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 pound ground chuck
2
½ tsp mesquite smoke powder
3
2 tbsp tomato paste
4
½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
5
Salt
6
Freshly-ground black pepper
7
2 tsp light molasses
8
1 tsp garlic powder
9
2 tsp yellow mustard
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Preheat grill to 500–575°F.
2
Combine garlic, smoke powder, and 4 heavy pinches each of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
3
Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Form into ¾ inch-thick patties and make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
4
Sprinkle patties on both sides with seasoning mixture. Place on grill and cook, turning often, until desired "doneness" is achieved.
5
Serve on buns with cook's choice of cheese and desired toppings.