Summer 2025 Throwdown!!!

[bmudd14474]

Throwdown Alert: Ground Beef Edition


The theme for this throwdown is Ground Beef!

Your dish must include ground beef as a main component. It doesn't have to be the star of the show, but it should play a significant role. Smoking is not required—feel free to use any cooking method you'd like!


Please take a moment to review the official throwdown rules to avoid any confusion or disqualifications:
Official SMF Throwdown Rules


Submission Deadline:
Entries must be submitted by midnight on Tuesday, September 9th via private message to me bmudd14474 .
Do NOT post entries in the open forum or on my profile page—they will be automatically disqualified.


Codeword Requirement:
Your submission photo must include the codeword:
Summer Time
Write it by hand on a piece of paper and include it in your final dish photo.


Prizes:
I'm still finalizing the prize packages, but wanted to get the details out early so everyone has plenty of time to participate. Stay tuned—more info on the prizes coming soon!

 

[indaswamp]

Hmmmmm.......following.

 

[bigfurmn]

Hmm I better start thinking.

 

[WaterRat]

Hmmm….can probably come up with something..,,

 

[Timber II]

Maybe I’ll try to jump in on this one

 

[uncle eddie]

Duly noted!

 

[02ebz06]

I'll take shot at fame and glory.

 

[ajbert]

We haven't had ground beef in the house for over 30 years, so I won't be entering but can't wait to see what concoctions everyone comes up with!

If it were ground deer or elk I'd enter for sure, though.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Oh man this is going to be a good one

 

[Parshooter]

I'm intrigued. Been racking my brain trying to figure something out. I picked the wrong time to stop drinking.

 

[Inscrutable]

Wow, talk about a blank canvas. Cant decide if really easy or really hard … leaning to the latter.

 

[Colin1230]

Bump.

Got my thinking cap on.

 

[civilsmoker]

Wow, talk about a blank canvas. Cant decide if really easy or really hard … leaning to the latter.

This one should have some good ones with how open it is.....ones choices are the only limitations.....LOL


BTW simple "can" be a winner.......
This was a "ground beef" past winner, I didn't plan on this, just took a pic last minute.... I'm craving a burger for some reason now........

 

[Brokenhandle]

So bmudd14474 is this throwdown only for ground beef? Or can ground venison or ground elk be used? It was commented on by a member, so just for clarification.

Ryan

 

[Brokenhandle]

We haven't had ground beef in the house for over 30 years, so I won't be entering but can't wait to see what concoctions everyone comes up with!

If it were ground deer or elk I'd enter for sure, though.

I tagged Brian in my previous post... we will see what he says about other ground meats besides just beef.

Ryan

 

[bmudd14474]

So bmudd14474 is this throwdown only for ground beef? Or can ground venison or ground elk be used? It was commented on by a member, so just for clarification.

Ryan

We are talking about it and will let you know shortly.

 

[bmudd14474]

So bmudd14474 is this throwdown only for ground beef? Or can ground venison or ground elk be used? It was commented on by a member, so just for clarification.

Ryan

This will just be ground beef. We will plan another on to include wild game

 

[02ebz06]

Got to looking at the rules and have a question.
Which has precedence, what you say above, or the rules?
Rule #1 says must be smoked.
Above you say does not have to be smoked.
Inquiring minds want to know.
Thanks

 

[Brokenhandle]

Got to looking at the rules and have a question.
Which has precedence, what you say above, or the rules?
Rule #1 says must be smoked.
Above you say does not have to be smoked.
Inquiring minds want to know.
Thanks

Good question! I would think what was posted at beginning of this thread would take precedent, but for safety sake... bmudd14474 , we'll let you answer this.

Ryan

 

[pineywoods]

I'm not Brian but can tell you what the thinking was/is it's as Brian posted at the beginning of this thread for this one. We wanted to have it so people having the high outside temps or rains or whatever weather can still participate. It also opens it up for those wanting to use the grill or griddle or cast iron or whatever but of course you can use the smoker if you want. Thinking most people should be able to get in on this one.