Blackstone Burgers

about the recipe

Burger night just got better, thanks to these crazy-good Blackstone Smash Burgers.   You can’t go wrong with a simply seasoned juicy patty seared to perfection.  Make this easy recipe once, and you will be hooked.

INGREDIENTS

– 32 ounces ground beef 80/20 – 2 teaspoons sea salt – ¾ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper – ¼ cup avocado oil divided (or a mixture of butter and oil) – 6 slices of cheddar cheese depending on how cheesy you want your burger – For serving: lettuce tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

– Place the ground beef into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. – Form into 6 balls, just over 6 ounces each. – Heat your Blackstone to medium-high heat.

– Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and then the balls of meat. – Smash down the patties to about a 4” diameter.

– Cook for 3 minutes, until charred. – Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. – Add a slice of cheese (or two) to each burger. Cover with a dome. Steam until the cheese melts, about 45 seconds.

– Transfer to a plate and allow to rest. – Turn the heat to medium and brush the Blackstone with the remaining oil.

– Toast the buns, cut side down, until golden brown, about 1 to 3 minutes. – Remove from heat.

– Place the patties on the buns, Top with the desired fixings and serve immediately.