Juicy Crispy Blackstone Smash Burgers
A quick and easy recipe for juicy, crispy smash burgers cooked on a Blackstone griddle, featuring a perfect sear and flavorful crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend), fresh and cold
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cheese slices (American, cheddar, or preferred melting cheese)
- Soft hamburger buns, lightly toasted (brioche recommended)
- Butter, unsalted and softened, for toasting buns
- Pickles, sliced
- Onions, thinly sliced raw or caramelized (optional)
- Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayo, or preferred sauces
- Optional additions: lettuce, tomato slices, crispy bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 204°C) and let it heat for 10 minutes.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces / 113g each) and loosely roll each into a ball without compacting.
- Lightly oil the griddle surface using a paper towel dipped in oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the meat balls on the griddle with enough space between them.
- Using a metal spatula, press down firmly on each ball to flatten into thin discs about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick and hold for 10-15 seconds to form a crust.
- Season the exposed side with salt and pepper immediately after smashing.
- Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes without moving them until edges are brown and crisp.
- Flip the patties carefully using the spatula and season the other side with salt and pepper.
- Add cheese slices on top immediately after flipping and cook for another 1-2 minutes until melted.
- While patties cook, butter the insides of the buns and toast them on the griddle until golden and slightly crisp, about 1 minute.
- Assemble the burgers by placing patties on buns and adding pickles, onions, and preferred condiments.
- Serve immediately for best juicy and crispy contrast.
Notes
Use cold ground beef for best texture and juiciness. Do not repeatedly press patties after the initial smash to keep them juicy. Keep the griddle hot for a good crust but avoid excessive smoke. Toast buns with butter on the griddle for added flavor and crispiness. A cast-iron skillet can substitute if no Blackstone griddle is available but may not produce the same crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (including
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
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