BBQ Bacon Blackstone Smash Burgers Recipe

You’re going to LOVE these BBQ Bacon Blackstone Smash Burgers! They’re super juicy, packed with flavor, and so much fun to make.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Blackstone Smash Burgers

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 24

Servings servings

Calories 937kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Equipment

Blackstone Flattop Grill

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
24 ounces ground beef 80/20
8 strips bacon
3 tablespoons butter
4 small onions thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup bbq sauce
8 slices Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Portion the ground beef into 3-ounce sections and roll them into balls. You will have 8 portions.
24 ounces ground beef
Preheat your flat-top griddle surface to medium.
Cook the bacon until crispy, 8-10 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate.
8 strips bacon
Add a few tablespoons of butter to the grill and let it melt.
3 tablespoons butter
Add the onions and toss to coat in the butter.
4 small onions
Season with about ¼ of the seasoning mixture. Toss with a spatula frequently until they wilt and begin to brown 8-10 minutes. Take off the heat.
Turn up the heat to high and grease the flattop with the oil.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Season the burger balls with some of the seasoning mixture on the top.
Place the balls, seasoning side down onto the grill.
Using a piece of parchment paper and a weight, smash each ball down as thin as you can, really concentrating on the edges.
Season this side after smashing.
Allow to cook until the meat looks lacey and browns around the edges, about 2-3 minutes.
Using a scraper, scrape under the patty and flip it over.
Brush this side with the BBQ sauce.
1/4 cup bbq sauce
Immediately add a slice of cheese.
8 slices Cheddar Cheese
Continue to cook until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
For doubles, stack one patty on top of another.
Take off the grill and serve immediately with the bacon, and onions on the buns of your choice.

Notes

Preheat the Griddle: Make sure your griddle is preheated to high heat before you start cooking the burgers.
Smash Hard: Use a heavy-duty spatula or burger press to smash the burgers as thin as possible for the best crispy edges.
Season Well: Don’t skimp on the seasoning. It adds a lot of flavor to the burgers.
Use Parchment Paper: Place a piece of parchment paper over the burger before smashing to prevent sticking.
Rest the Patties: Let the smashed patties rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve Hot: These burgers are best served hot off the griddle, so have your toppings and buns ready to go!
Here are the tools I like to use for making juicy smash burgers:

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