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double smash burger with cheese in hand.
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How to Make Smash Burgers on Blackstone Griddle

This easy 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!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Dee
Cost: $15

Ingredients

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

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 burger press or 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 2-3 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: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg