Description
Fire up your Blackstone griddle and cook up these 15 best dinner recipes that are flavorful, quick, and perfect for any occasion! From juicy smash burgers to sizzling hibachi-style steak, these griddle recipes make dinner prep easy while delivering restaurant-quality meals. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or making a quick weeknight meal, these recipes take full advantage of the Blackstone’s high heat and flat-top cooking surface for the best flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp butter (for buns)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced onions (optional)
- 2 tbsp burger sauce (mayo + ketchup mix)
- Lettuce, tomato, and pickles (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the Blackstone Griddle:
- Set to medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
Toast the Buns:
- Spread butter on the buns and toast them for 1–2 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
Cook the Smash Burgers:
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about ¼ lb each).
- Place a beef ball on the hot griddle and press down firmly with a spatula to flatten it.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until crispy on the edges, then flip.
- Add a slice of cheese on each patty and let it melt.
Assemble the Burgers:
- Spread burger sauce on the toasted buns.
- Add lettuce, tomato, pickles, and grilled onions (if using).
- Place the smash burger patty on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- For Extra Crispy Patties: Press down firmly with a spatula right after placing the beef on the griddle.
- Cheese Options: Swap cheddar for American, Swiss, or pepper jack.
- Serving Idea: Pair with Blackstone griddle fries or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg