Our Blackstone smashed burgers are cooked on a hot flat top griddle and have perfectly crispy, caramelized edges. These flavorful burgers are served on buttered buns with caramelized onions.
Take your burger game to the next level with our delicious Blackstone smashed burgers! With just a few ingredients and a hot griddle or skillet, you can create mouthwatering, crispy-edged burgers that are perfect for any occasion.
Follow our easy recipe and enjoy the unbeatable taste of homemade smashed burger patties. And don’t worry, if you don’t have a Blackstone griddle; you can also make the perfect smash burger in a pan on the stove.
What We Love About This Blackstone Smashed Burger Recipe
What is a Smashed Burger?
Smashed burgers are hamburgers that are flattened and cooked on a hot surface like a flat top grill or cast iron skillet. The best part about these juicy smash burgers are the thin patty and crispy edges (drooling).
These Blackstone smashed burgers use salt and pepper seasoning and you can customize it with all your favorite toppings like a slice of cheese, grilled onion, crispy bacon, tomato, lettuce, ketchup, and mustard.
Ingredient Notes
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for Blackstone smashed burgers:
- Ground beef: This smash burger recipe uses high-fat, quality ground beef, usually 80/20 (80% lean meat and 20% fat). The higher fat content of hamburger meat contributes to a juicy and flavorful patty.
- Kosher salt: We use Diamond Crystal Fine Kosher Salt for almost all of our recipes. One teaspoon of kosher salt is equivalent to 1/2 teaspoon of table salt if you are using table salt as a substitute.
- Ground black pepper: Pepper adds flavor to the overall burger! Use freshly ground black pepper for a more intense flavor.
- Cheddar cheese slices: Cheddar cheese is the most popular and makes for a great burger. You can use mild or sharp cheddar, or try a different type of cheese altogether such as Pepper Jack or American cheese.
- Hamburger buns: Marrekus prefers soft potato buns without sesame seeds, but you can use any bun you like. Personally, I love brioche buns. Both of us agree that whatever type of bun you use, lightly toasted is always best!
- Toppings: The best toppings are lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion. Bonus points if you caramelize onions in burger grease on the flat top! You can also make a classic burger sauce for your Blackstone smash burgers using mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle relish.
Tools You’ll Need
Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you’ll need to make Blackstone smashed burgers:
- Flat-Top Griddle or Cast Iron Skillet: A flat-top griddle, like the Blackstone, is ideal for making multiple burgers at once. You can also use a cast iron skillet, which works well for smaller batches. Both provide a hot, flat cooking surface for achieving that perfect sear.
- Large Spatula: A large metal spatula with a flat edge is essential for smashing the meatballs and flipping the burgers. It should be sturdy enough to press the patties without bending.
- Burger Press: While not mandatory, a burger press can help you create uniform meatballs and ensure they’re evenly sized, making it easier to achieve consistent results.
- Parchment Paper: Prevents sticking and makes clean-up easier when making smash burgers on a Blackstone griddle.
Blackstone Smash Burger Recipe
- Preheat your griddle or cast iron skillet on high heat—hotter is better for a good sear. Butter the cut sides of your buns and toast them on the griddle for 1-2 minutes until they’re golden and crispy, then set them aside.
- Divide your ground beef into 6 equal portions (about 2-3 ounces each) and roll them into balls. Place the beef balls on the hot griddle, then use a piece of parchment paper and a burger press (or a spatula) to smash them flat.
- Season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges are crispy. Flip, add a slice of cheese, and cook for another minute until the cheese is melted and the burgers are browned.
- Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings—classic choices like lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles are always great, but feel free to get creative!
Recipe Tips for the Best Smash Burgers
- Preheat Well: Make sure your griddle or skillet is really hot before you start. This is key to getting those crispy edges and a nice sear.
- Press Quickly: When smashing the burgers, do it quickly and firmly right after placing them on the griddle. This helps lock in the juices and create a thin, crispy patty.
- Flip Carefully: Use a sturdy spatula to flip the burgers gently. They’ll be thin and crispy, so handle with care to keep them intact.
- Have all your burger toppings ready before you start cooking. Blackstone smash burgers cook quickly, so you’ll want to assemble your burgers promptly.
What if I don’t have a Blackstone?
You can still make Blackstone smashed burgers in a pan on the stove. We recommend using a cast iron skillet. Just be sure to preheat the skillet evenly before using.
Summary
These Blackstone smashed burgers are the perfect, whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just a quick dinner at home, the crispy edges, juicy patties, and customizable toppings make this recipe a surefire hit. Plus, even if you don’t have a Blackstone griddle, a cast iron skillet works just as well.
Blackstone Smashed Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound 80/20 ground chuck beef
- Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 6 cheese slices cheddar cheese, American cheese, etc.
- 6 hamburger buns
- Toppings: lettuce tomatoes, onion, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish
Instructions
- First, preheat a flat-top griddle or a cast iron skillet to high or medium-high heat. A hot cooking surface is key for achieving that perfect sear.
- For a toasted bun, butter the cut sides of the buns, then place them face down on the hot griddle for 1-2 minutes until they’re golden brown and lightly crispy. Set aside until ready to assemble.
- Divide the ground chuck into 6 equal portions, each about 2-3 ounces in size. Roll each portion of beef into a ball. This helps create the perfect shape for smashing.
- Place the burger balls on the hot griddle or skillet. Then, use a piece of parchment paper between the burger press and the ball of ground beef and press down firmly.
- Season the patties generously with salt and pepper. Cook until they’re browned, which takes about 1-2 minutes. You’ll notice the edges getting crispy and brown.
- Carefully flip each burger patty and immediately top each one with a slice of cheese. Continue cooking until the cheese is melting and the edges and bottom of the burgers are nicely browned, usually about 1 more minute.
- Once burgers are ready, serve them with your favorite burger toppings. Classic options include lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. However, feel free to get creative with your toppings.
I feel spoiled with this recipe! It is so good! I hosted dinner with friends last night and they couldn’t stop raving about how good the burger was. Thanks for the great recipe!
The first time I had smashburger, I was hooked. The price? Not so much, so I was excited to find this recipe. We all agreed that it was better than the original, which means I’ll probably eat WAY too many of them now, LOL!
We made these burgers for dinner last night and loved every bite! I will be adding them to our rotation. Thanks!
Almost nothing is better than a well made cheeseburger and this one delivers. We added red onions and seasoned fries on the side – so delectable!
We made these burgers for dinner & I literally went to bed dreaming about it!! So we had to make it AGAIN the next night! The crispy edges are everything!! Just so good!!
These burgers were so good! My husband and kiddos took over in the kitchen one night and knocked these out…I think I’ll put them on burger duty from now on! Thank you for sharing this incredible recipe.
Burgers are my favorite food and as soon as I saw these gorgeous photos, I had to make this recipe! The burgers had wonderfully crisp edges and were literally cooked to perfection as I followed this recipe step by step. I added some bacon on top with a little bit of ketchup and mayo – I’m literally dreaming about making these again tomorrow!
What a delicious double burger this was! I use asiago and swiss cheese and add some bacon and avocado to the toppings. Very hearty and wonderful for a big dinner.
I won’t buy burgers outside again when I can do this at home! It was so delicious and tasty!
My all-time comfort food! This burger recipe looks so delicious! A burger to rule them all! Loved it!