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These Blackstone Smash Burgers are the Ultimate Burger! They are smashed to perfection on the Blackstone griddle with just salt and pepper to keep that delicious beef flavor. This recipe is so easy to make and the taste is phenomenal.
Let me start by saying that my husband is the ultimate grill master. He is always grilling, which means I never really do. However, once we got our Blackstone, this has really changed. I whip up breakfast, lunch and dinner on the griddle and keep all of that heat outside of the kitchen, which is perfect for these hot Southern Summers.
This Smash Burger recipe is my absolute favorite Blackstone recipe to whip up. They are juicy and delicious. Plus, I've always been a fan of a smash burger, with that lace border.
Don't forget to whip up my Smash Burger Sauce or if you like heat, try my Chipotle Mayo. Both only take 5 minutes to make and they are a game changer!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- This recipe is so simple & doesn't require a ton of seasoning
- These burgers are full of flavor
- The Blackstone Griddle cooks burgers in just minutes
- If you need to feed a crowd, just double or triple the recipe for an easy meal
Need some side dish ideas? Try my Pesto Tortellini Salad, Creamy White Cheddar Mac and Cheese, and Cheesy Potato Casserole.
Ingredients:
Ground Beef- The main character. This recipe uses only ground beef with salt and pepper for seasoning, so that you get a classic beef flavor. A higher fat content creates a juicier smash burger, which is why the recipe calls for 85/15 or 80/20.
Salt and Pepper- The only seasoning used for a classic salt and pepper taste, similar to an old fashioned burger.
Cheese-Melted on top for a creamy addition. I like American here, but I know that is controversial, so Cheddar or Colby Jack are delicious too! Whatever you prefer.
Brioche Buns-Buttery buns that toast up in seconds on the Blackstone & my personal favorite way to enjoy a burger. I highly recommend the St. Pierre Bakery brand if you can find it. I know Harris Teeter and Target carries them.
Onions-These are optional, but they do grill up nicely on the Blackstone and add another level of flavor to the patties.
Salted Butter-For grilling the onion and toasting the buns over the Blackstone griddle.
Smash Burger Sauce- Optional, but AMAZING! It whips up in a few minutes, so prep it ahead of the burgers.
Variations:
If you can't find brioche or don't want the extra expense, regular burger buns are great too!
Love the traditional lettuce, tomato, onions with ketchup, mustard and mayo? Go for it.
Not big on American cheese? Colby, Pepper jack, Cheddar, or even Blue Cheese would be fantastic!
If you like more seasoning, feel free to add any of your favorite. Garlic and onion powder or steak seasoning is great on burgers.
How to Make Blackstone Smash Burgers:
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Here are the Step by Step Instructions for Blackstone Smash Burgers.
Step 1: Prep the Burgers
Separate the ground beef into 4 equal parts and loosely pack into round balls. Don't pack them super tightly.
Step 2: Heat the Blackstone Griddle
Light the Blackstone griddle to medium heat & allow it to heat up for a few minutes.
Step 3: Grill the Burgers
Place the burgers on the grill. Mine tends to heat up more toward the top of the grill, and I put them on the hottest portion for a nice crust. Take a slice of parchment paper and place on a burger and use the burger press to push down the ground beef ball into a flattened burger. Repeat with all 4 burgers (Watch the video to see the process).
Step 4: Season, Flip & Add Cheese
Add salt and pepper to each burger.
Once they get nice and crispy (after about two to three minutes), flip the burgers.
Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes and transfer to the cooler portion of the grill. Add the cheese and allow it to melt for a minute or two.
That's it!
Step 5: Cook Onions and Buns (Optional Step)
Now, if you are cooking the onions and brioche buns, add the butter to the griddle on medium heat and cook the onions with a pinch of salt for about 4 to 5 minutes, tossing every minute. Place the brioche buns inside down for just 30 seconds to 1 minute to toast them.
That's it! Serve up these Smash Burgers your favorite way!
Expert Tips:
- When rolling the burgers into balls, don't pack them too tightly. When they are loosely packed, they can expand easier when smashed down and keep more of their juices.
- Don't flip the burgers more than once. It messes with the perfectly crispy charred exterior.
- If the butter is burning up with the onions or buns, drop the heat a bit. Butter has a lower burning point and sometimes I will mix in olive oil to help raise it with certain recipes, but I really don't love the flavor olive oil brings in with the buttery brioche buns.
Recipe FAQs:
I love these burgers on the Blackstone, but you can use any kind of griddle.
Smash burgers are shaped into a loose ball before hitting the grill. They are then smashed down with a burger press and parchment paper into a flat burger filled with flavor. They stay nice and flat opposed to regular burgers that sometimes shrink and thicken up when grilled.
You can, but I really like the "less is more" approach for these burgers and I think you will too.
The easiest way to smash a burger is to use a square piece of parchment paper over the burger. Then, use the burger press to smash it down. (Picture below and you can watch the video).
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Recipe
Blackstone Smash Burgers
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
These Blackstone Smash Burgers are the Ultimate Burger! They are smashed to perfection on the griddle with just salt and pepper to keep that delicious beef flavor. These are so easy to make and are phenomenal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 80/20)
- ¾ tsp sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 brioche buns (I love the St. Pierre brand if you can find them)
- 4 slices of American Cheese (Cheddar or Colby jack is delicious too)
- Optional: 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon of butter (only needed to fry onions and toast brioche on griddle)
Instructions
Separate the ground beef into 4 equal parts and loosely pack into round balls.
Light the Blackstone griddle to medium heat & allow it to heat up for a few minutes.
Place the burgers on the grill. Mine tends to heat up more toward the top of the grill, and I put them on the hottest portion for a nice crust. Take a slice of parchment paper and place on a burger and use the burger press to push down the ground beef ball into a flattened burger. Repeat with all 4 burgers (Watch the video to see the process).
Add salt and pepper to each burger.
Once they get nice and crispy, flip the burgers. They only cook for a few minutes (between 2 and 3).
Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes and transfer to the cooler portion of the grill. Add the cheese and allow it to melt for a minute or two.
That's it! Now, if you are cooking the onions and brioche buns, add the butter to the griddle on medium heat and cook the onions for about 4 to 5 minutes, tossing every minute. Place the brioche buns inside down for just 30 seconds to 1 minute to toast them.
That's it!
Serve up these Smash Burgers your favorite way! Don't forget the Smash Burger Sauce!
Notes
- When rolling the burgers into balls, don't pack them too tightly. When they are loosely packed, they can expand easier when smashed down and keep more of their juices.
- Don't flip the burgers more than once. It messes with the perfectly crispy charred exterior.
- If the butter is burning up with the onions or buns, drop the heat a bit. Butter has a lower burning point and sometimes I will mix in olive oil to help raise it with certain recipes, but I really don't love the flavor olive oil brings in with the buttery brioche buns.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: blackstone griddle
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Blackstone Smash Burgers, smash burger recipes, smash burgers on griddle
Robert
So good! These Smash burgers are the best!
★★★★★
Sherry Lynn
When I was younger, I always wanted my burgers well done. So I'd usually eat around the outside of the burger and the inside would be left. It would secretly head to the trash can. Sometimes I had to hide it so no one thought I was too weird. Then I found smash burgers. These smash burgers are amazing. They are so thin I eat the entire burger. It's well cooked and add that smash burger sauce, the onions and a little lettuce and nothing goes in the trash can. Thank you Tara. I'm loving this one.
★★★★★
Tara Smithson
Yay! I feel the same exact way. So glad you loved these!