Description
The Blackstone Smashburger is a juicy, crispy-edged burger cooked quickly on a hot griddle, delivering classic diner-style flavor with a simple smash-and-sear technique.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard, mayo
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone griddle to high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal balls without overworking the meat.
- Butter the insides of the buns and toast them on the griddle until golden brown; set aside.
- Place beef balls on the hot griddle and smash each ball down firmly with a spatula to form thin patties.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook patties for 2-3 minutes without moving, then flip once the edges are crispy and browned.
- Immediately top with a slice of American cheese after flipping and let it melt.
- Assemble burgers by placing patties on buns and adding your favorite toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a heavy-duty spatula or burger press to get the perfect smash.
- Do not over-flip; one good flip creates the best crust.
- Double up the patties for an even more indulgent smashburger experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg