Blackstone Smash Burgers

Name: Blackstone Smash Burgers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 80/20); 3/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 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)

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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. This recipe is so easy to make and the taste is phenomenal.

two smash burgers on a wooden platter with american cheese and sautéed onions — The BEST Burger on the Blackstone

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 Griddle, this has really changed. He still grills a lot, but now so do I. 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.

These Smash Burgers are my absolute favorite meal 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!

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

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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.

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.

smash burger on wooden serving platter with glass jar of smash burger sauce and spoon on the side

Frequently Asked Questions About The Recipe:

Do the burgers have to be cooked on a Blackstone Griddle?

I love these burgers on the Blackstone, but you can use any kind of griddle.

What are smash burgers and why are they different than regular burgers?

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.

Can I use more seasoning for these burgers?

You can, but I really like the "less is more" approach for these burgers and I think you will too.

What's the best technique for smash burgers?

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).

How to Make Blackstone Smash Burgers:

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Separate the ground beef into 4 equal parts and loosely pack into round balls. Don't pack them super tightly.

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).

smashing burger with parchment paper and burger press on blackstone griddle

Add salt and pepper to each burger.

Once they get nice and crispy (after about two to three minutes), flip the burgers.

smash burgers flattened on the blackstone griddle

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.

cheese melting on smash burgers on the blackstone

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 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.

brioche buns and onions grilling in butter on the blackstone griddle

That's it! Serve up these Smash Burgers your favorite way!

★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

Author: Tara Smithson
Total Time: 13 minutes
Yield: 4 1x

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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

Scale

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.

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!