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Close-up of two juicy Blackstone Smash Burgers stacked high with melted cheese, pickles, tomato, and lettuce.

Blackstone Smash Burgers

These juicy Blackstone smash burgers deliver crispy caramelized edges, melty cheese, buttery toasted buns, and bold burger flavor that rivals your favorite drive-thru. Perfect for cookouts, family dinners, and easy griddle meals, these burgers cook fast while creating irresistible diner-style texture and flavor right at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 760
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembly
  • 8 burger buns
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • 16 slices pickle slices
  • 1/2 cup burger sauce

Equipment

  • Blackstone griddle
  • Spatula
  • Burger press

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat.
  2. Divide ground beef into 8 equal loose balls without overpacking.
  3. Season beef lightly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Spread butter on the inside of burger buns.
  5. Place buns on the griddle and toast for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  6. Add sliced onions to the griddle and cook until softened and lightly caramelized.
  7. Place beef balls onto the hot griddle. Using a sturdy spatula or burger press, firmly smash each ball into a thin patty.
  8. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until crispy edges form.
  9. Flip patties and immediately top with cheddar cheese. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and burgers reach 160°F.
  10. Assemble burgers with burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onions, and double burger patties on each bun.
  11. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Use cold ground beef and smash the patties quickly for the best crispy crust. Avoid pressing the burgers again after flipping so they stay juicy and flavorful.