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Blackstone Smash Burgers

Smash burgers are all the rage, and for good reason - they're delicious! The Blackstone Griddle Smash Burgers are a variation on this popular burger that takes things up a notch.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword blackstone griddle
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 534kcal

Equipment

  • Blackstone Griddle

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

Instructions

  • 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.

Grilling Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to high heat and place a cast iron skillet on the grates.
  • Add the oil and then balls of meat, working in batched if necessary.
  • Smash down the patties and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Add the cheese and cover the skillet.  Cook until the cheese melts.
  • Transfer to a plate and rest.
  • Brush the grates of the grill with the remaining oil and toast the buns, cut side down, for about a minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Place the patties on the buns.
  • Top with the desired fixings and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional information does not include the bun or additional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 988mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 3mg