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Blackstone Griddle Recipe: Wagyu Smash Burger with Chili

Published: Mar 17, 2021 · Modified: Mar 2, 2023 by Paul Sidoriak · This post may contain affiliate links

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Wagyu Smash Burger

Blackstone Griddle Recipe: Wagyu Smash Burger with Chili

The smash burger has become my favorite thing to cook on the Blackstone griddle. I didn't think a Blackstone griddle burger recipe could get any better and then along came Wagyu beef and the Wagyu Smash Burger with Chili was born!

Now I'm no stranger to Wagyu beef. These Korean gochujang beef kebabs are one of my favorite things to cook over an open flame but there's a catch.

Is Wagyu beef fatty?

Wagyu beef is often very fatty. Yes, fat means flavor. But on a charcoal grill, it also means flames.

This is why doing a Wagyu smashburger on the Blackstone griddle makes tons of sense. The griddle offers beautiful browning and a flavorful crust but with no flames!

What kind of griddle do you use to make a Wagyu Smash Burger?

For this recipe, I use Blackstone's new E-series griddle.

I was very lucky to get one of the first E-series griddles and have had a blast cooking with it since it followed me home. If you want to learn more about this griddle check out this article that goes into more detail about the Blackstone electric griddle.

One of the features I love about this griddle is the precise temperature control.

Because I want to get a delicious crust on the wagyu smash burger the griddle needs to be super hot. I appreciate how I can set the griddle to 500F and know it will create a perfect sear.

burger buns on griddle

How do I make the Wagyu Smash Burger buns taste delicious too?

One of the things I always enjoy about cooking burgers on a griddle is how amazing the burger buns taste.

To get your burger buns to taste just like they do from your favorite burger restaurant spread a little butter down on the griddle surface.

Lightly toast the buns at 400F until they develop a lightly golden brown color. You can start to smell a wonderful nutty aroma from the buns as they cook and get browned.

bun cooked in butter on griddle

Browning your buns is not a requirement, but I feel it truly makes the wagyu smash burger or any burger for that matter taste even more delicious.

Still looking for other ways to enjoy Wagyu beef? Check out how I make a Wagyu steak in the Ninja Foodi.

If you can't get Wagyu beef in your area but still want to make a smash burger, check out this blend of beef from Porter Road that is specially formulated for making smash burgers.

📖 Recipe

Wagyu Smash Burger

Wagyu Smash Burger

The Blackstone griddle is perfect for making this Wagyu Smash Burger dish. I love how the meat gets a flavorful crust and the meat stays very juicy even for how thin it gets pressed.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Burgers
Calories 522 kcal

Equipment

  • Blackstone E-series griddle
  • Parchment paper squares
  • Burger press

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 Burger buns
  • 1 cup Beef Chili
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese finely grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your griddle to 500F
  • Divide the meat into four equal sized portions
    Wagyu Smash Burger
  • Place the balls of meat on the griddle
  • Allow the ball of meat to cook for 90 seconds
  • Place a parchment paper square over the beef ball
    parchment paper on beef
  • Press or smash the beef into the griddle with a burger press, bacon press, or sturdy spatula
    pressing burger on griddle
  • Allow the smashed beef to cook for about 90 seconds or until juices start to pool on the meat
    Wagyu Smash Burger
  • With a sturdy spatula, scrape under the burger and flip
  • Allow the burger to cook for another 90 seconds
  • Add additional seasoning if desired
    Wagyu Smash Burger
  • Grate 1 oz cheddar cheese on each burger
    Wagyu Smash Burger
  • Top each burger with ¼ cup chili
  • Serve immediately
    Wagyu Smash Burger

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 522kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 31gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 467mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 299mgIron: 4mg
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If you've never tried Wagyu beef it's well worth the splurge. Many supermarkets are carrying it now but if you cannot find it at your local grocery store check out my recommendations for the best places to order gourmet meat online.

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