I’m making a bunch of tacos for a party. Had the idea of just throwing all the hamburger on the smoker for some flavor before I fry it in a skillet. Anyone ever try this or have any thoughts or suggestions?
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drunkb0x
Following cause I thought about this before but havnt tried it.
ThatCanadianViking
It should work well id imagine. Can even spice it pre smoke and then just crumble it after. Like how over the top chili is done
TerraCetacea
I’ve never tried it, but now I’m intrigued. If anything’s I’d probably put a rub all over the outside first, but maybe that’s not necessary? Interesting!
j_sword67
Never occurred to me to try
chaosfarmer
I’ve always wanted to try this, but with putting a steak/beef seasoning all on the outside, and then slicing it after cooling to throw on a grill or griddle to make “smoked burgers.” I do basically that with pork for breakfast sausages, so I figure it can’t be THAT different
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Won’t it fall apart or is that the idea?
JulienTremblaze
I’ve done this, definitely induces a smoky flavor!
lylestyle382021
No but I don’t want to smoke our sloppy Joe’s recipe. Id like to try this also
dongrizzly41
Better off getting a cast iron and browning onthere. Save time and still get smoke. Made tacos and sloppy Joe’s like this.
HandOfBl00d
Oh please update once you have results, I’m intrigued
RedCliff73
Haven’t tried it, but i bet it works
mexicanred1
Might be good. Save the grease and pan crisp the tacos in it. Corn tortillas. Add pineapple as a topping
CR8VJUC
I literally just googled “how to smoke taco hamburger meat” and it provided specific instructions on how to do it.
I might actually try it, thanks for the idea.
burner118373
Yeah. It’s the beginning part of “over the top” chili. Or a smoked meatloaf.
Training-Belt-7318
Smoked meatloaf is good. Hopefully it falls apart nicely into that pan.
JensElectricWood
Looking forward to your update!!
Difficult-Doubt6573
I have smoked meat loaf a few times. Used a mesh basket with 1/4″ squares, turned out FANTASTIC. Let er smoke!
Illustrious-Echo-734
Who tf is making ground beef tacos???? 😒
roosterSause42
I’ve done it spread it out on a pan, it’s delicious
_McLean_
Over-the-top chili is basically this with extra steps
Wait a minute… A bit off topic but this makes me wonder about smoked meatloaf tacos…
2lbs ground beef 1lb chorizo 2 eggs Traeger Fajitas Rub Soak a shredded tortilla instead of bread crumbs Smoke like a normal meatloaf, rest and crumble
Would that be awesome or not that much better than just frying up slightly smoked ground meat. I guess we might have to find out
BeYourselfTrue
Looks like a very long meatloaf. Should be good.
mAckAdAms4k
It’s like the chili I’ve seen made but for tacos. Id probably blend the seasoning in, then reshape and smoke.
FarIllustrator535
Genius, how was it?
23z7
RemindMe! 3 days
Pennywise626
Is that the massive ground beef log from Walmart?
eezyE4free
What’s your ratio like? 80/20? Things might get dry if don’t have enough fat.
This is what you should listen to while smoking it. I’m excited to see the results.
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My method is to use two aluminum trays, stacked with a wire rack between em to create a half inch or so gap.
Poke a bunch of holes in the top pan with my instant thermometer, and crumble up the ground beef in the pan, then toss it in the smoker and stir the meat around and adding seasonings every now and then till its done.
The holes let the grease drain off into the bottom pan
blackroseanjel
I have done it, it is amazing. I broke it up into small chunks and not a whole log
34 Comments
Following cause I thought about this before but havnt tried it.
It should work well id imagine. Can even spice it pre smoke and then just crumble it after. Like how over the top chili is done
I’ve never tried it, but now I’m intrigued. If anything’s I’d probably put a rub all over the outside first, but maybe that’s not necessary? Interesting!
Never occurred to me to try
I’ve always wanted to try this, but with putting a steak/beef seasoning all on the outside, and then slicing it after cooling to throw on a grill or griddle to make “smoked burgers.” I do basically that with pork for breakfast sausages, so I figure it can’t be THAT different
Won’t it fall apart or is that the idea?
I’ve done this, definitely induces a smoky flavor!
No but I don’t want to smoke our sloppy Joe’s recipe. Id like to try this also
Better off getting a cast iron and browning onthere. Save time and still get smoke. Made tacos and sloppy Joe’s like this.
Oh please update once you have results, I’m intrigued
Haven’t tried it, but i bet it works
Might be good. Save the grease and pan crisp the tacos in it. Corn tortillas. Add pineapple as a topping
I literally just googled “how to smoke taco hamburger meat” and it provided specific instructions on how to do it.
I might actually try it, thanks for the idea.
Yeah. It’s the beginning part of “over the top” chili. Or a smoked meatloaf.
Smoked meatloaf is good. Hopefully it falls apart nicely into that pan.
Looking forward to your update!!
I have smoked meat loaf a few times. Used a mesh basket with 1/4″ squares, turned out FANTASTIC. Let er smoke!
Who tf is making ground beef tacos???? 😒
I’ve done it spread it out on a pan, it’s delicious
Over-the-top chili is basically this with extra steps
https://preview.redd.it/5lwlmvt92duf1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d26ebf42558bb2f80933a6e838ce84be88d5e38f
Dude you have to keep us updated
Ive done something similar but kept it relatively flat in a pan and rather than ground meat, chunked beef.
https://preview.redd.it/ziad3p0w3duf1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a1744b3bc182329c192d3c6e652de44c38a6fe27
Wait a minute… A bit off topic but this makes me wonder about smoked meatloaf tacos…
2lbs ground beef
1lb chorizo
2 eggs
Traeger Fajitas Rub
Soak a shredded tortilla instead of bread crumbs
Smoke like a normal meatloaf, rest and crumble
Would that be awesome or not that much better than just frying up slightly smoked ground meat. I guess we might have to find out
Looks like a very long meatloaf. Should be good.
It’s like the chili I’ve seen made but for tacos. Id probably blend the seasoning in, then reshape and smoke.
Genius, how was it?
RemindMe! 3 days
Is that the massive ground beef log from Walmart?
What’s your ratio like? 80/20? Things might get dry if don’t have enough fat.
https://preview.redd.it/agpc3zdu9duf1.png?width=579&format=png&auto=webp&s=64c2f546d2693fa502ad27f91d5dff26e159efcd
This is what you should listen to while smoking it. I’m excited to see the results.
My method is to use two aluminum trays, stacked with a wire rack between em to create a half inch or so gap.
Poke a bunch of holes in the top pan with my instant thermometer, and crumble up the ground beef in the pan, then toss it in the smoker and stir the meat around and adding seasonings every now and then till its done.
The holes let the grease drain off into the bottom pan
I have done it, it is amazing. I broke it up into small chunks and not a whole log
This is exactly why I follow this group.
Please update with the results either way!