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Savory Blackstone Smash Burgers with Special Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe for juicy, flavorful smash burgers cooked on a Blackstone griddle, topped with a tangy, creamy special sauce. Perfect for casual gatherings and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable or canola oil, for griddle surface
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice (optional)
  • 4 slices American or cheddar cheese
  • Thinly sliced red onions or caramelized onions
  • Leafy lettuce (butter lettuce recommended)
  • Tomato slices
  • 4 soft burger buns (brioche or potato buns recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and pickle juice if using. Refrigerate until ready.
  3. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about ¼ lb each). Loosely form into balls without overworking the meat.
  4. Lightly oil the griddle surface with vegetable oil using a paper towel or brush.
  5. Place beef balls spaced apart on the hot griddle. Immediately press down each ball firmly with a spatula or burger press until about ¼ inch thick. Hold pressure for 10 seconds.
  6. Season the patties generously with salt and pepper after smashing.
  7. Cook patties for 2-3 minutes until edges are browned and crispy without moving them.
  8. Flip patties carefully, scraping under to lift the crust. Place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
  9. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and patties are cooked through but still juicy.
  10. Toast the buns on the griddle for 30-60 seconds until golden and slightly crisp.
  11. Assemble burgers by spreading special sauce on the bottom bun, adding the patty, then topping with lettuce, tomato slices, onions, and the top bun.

Notes

Do not overwork the beef to keep patties tender. Smash hard and fast to get a crispy crust. Season after smashing to keep crust crisp. Avoid pressing patties after flipping to retain juiciness. Toast buns on the griddle for added texture. The special sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for better flavor melding. If gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.

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Keywords: smash burgers, Blackstone griddle, special sauce, quick burger recipe, juicy burgers, easy dinner, backyard cookout

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