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    Meals » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Blackstone Griddle Smash Burger Recipe

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Apr 8, 2022 · Modified: Apr 8, 2022 by Dee

    This Blackstone Smash Burger recipe lets you make homemade smash burgers on the Blackstone griddle or any flat top grill. Better than takeout and a new family favorite! via @meamel

    This Blackstone Smash Burger recipe lets you make homemade smash burgers on the Blackstone griddle or any flat top grill. Better than takeout and a new family favorite!

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    blackstone griddle smash burger with cheese lettuce and tomatoes

    You can make the BEST smash burgers on the Blackstone griddle! We have been making smash burgers, Blackstone cheesesteaks and more on our new Blackstone griddle almost every week.

    It's cheaper than eating out, and homemade smashburgers taste better! Even though we love Onion Soup Mix Burgers and Air Fryer Hamburgers, my kids say a thin crispy crust hamburger patty makes the best burger ever!

    If you don't have a flat top grill, you can make smash burgers at home in a cast iron skillet or the Ninja Foodi Grill Griddle.

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this juicy smash burger recipe. What you don't already have at home should be easy to find online or at your local grocery store:

    • Ground chuck -- 80/20 blend works best
    • Sea salt
    • Black pepper
    • Garlic powder -- optional
    • Onion powder -- optional
    • Avocado oil or butter
    • Cheese, burger buns and toppings of your choice

    You will also need parchment paper or wax paper ( to keep meat from sticking ) or a burger press, a small measuring cup and large metal spatula.

    How to Make Smash Burgers on Blackstone Griddle

    Unlike a traditional burger, you don't mix the ground meat and form it into a ball. You want a loosely packed burger ball here so it's easier to smash down.

    The best way to form loose balls is to scoop hamburger meat into a small measuring cup. We like a ⅓ cup or ¼ cup for these burgers.

    Don't pack the ground beef tightly into the measuring cup.

    raw ground beef in ⅓ measuring cup

    Next, place the burger balls on a platter or plate. You can season them now or as you are cooking them.

    Heat the griddle to medium high heat. You can grease the Blackstone grill with butter or avocado oil or a little bit of both.

    Pro tip -- Add the butter to the hot griddle right before you add your burgers so the butter doesn't burn.

    burger balls on wax paper

    When the griddle surface temperature is hot enough, place the balls of ground beef onto the griddle surface.

    Once all burger patties are on the griddle, place a piece of parchment paper or wax paper over the meat, and use a large spatula to smash the meat into thin patties.

    If you have a hamburger press or a bacon press, by all means use that! If you don't have wax paper or parchment paper, non stick cooking spray also works!

    smash ground beef patties under wax paper with spatula on griddle

    Cook Time

    After smashing the burgers, remove the wax paper.

    Cook burgers for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bottom side of the burger is cooked and crisp. Then, flip burgers and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the burgers are cooked through.

    These burgers have a thin patty and get golden brown fairly quickly. For safety, make sure that each smashed burger has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

    During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheese to the top of the burger. You don't have to add cheese while the burgers are still on the griddle, but I just love how the cheese melts this way!

    smashed ground beef patties on blackstone griddle

    You can also toast buns on the griddle. It's not necessary to toast buns, but it's just a good idea since burgers always taste better on a toasted bun!

    Just add a little butter or oil to the side of the griddle you're not using, and place buns on the surface, cut sides down.

    burger patties on blackstone griddle with american cheese slices

    And that's all you need for delicious smashed burgers!

    You can assemble single smash burgers, or double smash burgers by making a double stack of patties.

    The men in the family prefer the doubles, while the girls and I love singles!

    Add extra cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, or whatever you need for your perfect smash burgers!

    juicy blackstone double smash burger  with cheese melted

    How to Store and Reheat

    Store any leftover smash patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they'll last 4 to 5 days.

    You can also freeze your burgers in a freezer safe container. Or, freeze your pre-portioned burger balls, defrost them, and smash them on the griddle when you're ready.

    Reheat burgers in the microwave until hot. Or, reheat them on the stove.

    Variations

    There are a couple easy ways to customize this Blackstone smash burgers recipe.

    Of course, you can make these burgers with or without cheese. We usually use American cheese, but colby jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese all make delicious cheeseburgers!

    In addition to the smash burgers, you can also cook bacon, toasted buns, and onions on the Blackstone griddle. Just keep an eye on everything cooking at different temperatures!

    Use whatever type of hamburger buns you like best. We usually use brioche buns, but these perfect burgers taste great with a sesame seed bun, regular white bun, and potato bun too!

    Use your favorite seasoning blend, and enjoy your smash burgers with ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, your favorite burger sauce, and your favorite toppings.

    May contain affiliate links. See disclosure for more information.

    blackstone smash burger with double cheeseburgers, lettuce and tomato on brioche bun

    Blackstone Griddle Smash Burger Recipe

    Published by Dee
    This Blackstone Smash Burger recipe lets you make homemade smash burgers on the Blackstone griddle or any flat top grill. Better than takeout and a new family favorite!
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    Prep Time 8 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 13 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 306 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Blackstone Griddle

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds ground chuck 80/20 blend
    • 1½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder optional
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or butter

    Instructions
     

    • Scoop ⅓ cup ground beef at a time and form into loose balls
    • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder
    • Heat Blackstone griddle to medium high heat. Brush butter or avocado oil on cooking surface
    • Drop burger balls onto griddle, place wax paper over balls, and smash with large metal spatula
    • Remove wax paper, and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until bottom is cooked and crisp
    • Flip burgers over and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until burgers are cooked through
    • Add cheese slices and toast buns during the last minute of cooking if desired.

    Notes

    Nutritional values are approximate.
    Actual cooking time depends upon how hot the griddle is and the size of the burger.
    You can make double smash burgers by using 2 burgers per bun. 
    For safety, burgers should be cooked until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 512mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg
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    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    These best homemade smash burgers have been my family's favorite things ever since we got a flat top griddle!

    We've cooked up a batch of these amazingly delicious homemade smash burgers at least once a week!

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    1. Patrick says

      April 18, 2022 at 5:10 pm

      Awesome step by step instructions. Tried on my own but they never came out this way before. Thanks! Making these often.5 stars

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