Preparing dinner on a Blackstone grill is among the best techniques to make dinner outdoors. Regardless of whether you’re camping, tailgating or grilling at home in your backyard, a Blackstone griddle comes with plenty of flat land; you can prepare many delicious meals without any trouble. Its versatility even makes it suitable for breakfast through dinner, so you can sear, sauté, grill and stir-fry with simplicity. In your search for Blackstone dinner ideas to try, this post is going to provide you with different easy delicious recipes for making on your griddle, as well as how to and best practices in getting the meals hit every time.
Along with being so easy to clean and having a large flat surface for cooking, the Blackstone griddle makes preparation time really short — perfect for busy weeknights, a casual dinner party with friends or large gatherings. Here are some of the top Blackstone dinner recipes to put your griddle to use, and meals that will be sure to impress family or guests.
1. Blackstone Steak Fajitas: Sizzling and Flavorful
Cooking fajitas on a Blackstone griddle makes for an amazing outdoor meal and if you love fajitas then this is the recipe to try. The hot surface of the griddle seals the steak well and at the same time caramelizes the onion and bell pepper, making it a delicious syuzhet dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of Flank or Skirt Steak
- 2 bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 8 flour tortillas
- Top with: sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa
Method:
1. Season the Steak: Season your flank or skirt steak liberally with fajita seasoning and a grind of black pepper, drizzled with olive oil on both sides. Allow it to soak in flavors for about 15-20 minutes.
2. Heat the Griddle: Preheat Blackstone griddle to medium high heat for ~5 minutes Apply olive oil on the surface of the griddle to avoid getting it sticky.
3. Sear the Steak: Set the steak on the griddle and sear for about 4-5 minutes over each side, or until you reach your preferred doneness (medium-rare to medium recommended). When finished, take the steak off the griddle and rest it for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin pieces.
4. Cook the veggies: In the same place on the griddle, drizzle with some more oil and add in however much of your sliced onions and bell peppers you want. Cook for around 5 to 7 minutes, tossing every couple of minutes till soft and also a little bit charred.
5. Heat The Tortillas: Using the cooler part of the griddle to warm up the tortillas while the veggies are cooking.
6. Assemble: Lay the sliced steak over the warm tortillas and top with the sautéed veggies. Top with any other toppings you like (sour cream, guac, salsa) and enjoy!
Blackstone steak fajitas recipe is a simple and easy to make dish that is perfect for busy week nights or any casual get togethers. Since a griddle has a large cooking surface, you can cook everything at once so it makes for an excellent one pan meal for your family or company.
2.Blackstone Chicken Stir-Fry: Quick and Healthy
A blackstone griddle chicken stir fry is the perfect choice if you want something quick, healthy and delicious. It helps you to cook your chicken and veggies evenly and gives a medley of colorful, well-seasoned bowl that you serving the meal part plant-based round up.
Ingredients:
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breast (chopped into strips)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated fresh)
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Method:
1. Prep the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts into strips to shake them with a light sprinkling of salt and pepper. Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic and ginger to the stir-fry sauce.
2. Get the Griddle Hot: You are going to want your Blackstone griddle hot so preheat it over medium heat, then drizzle with a little olive oil.
3. Cook the chicken: Place the chicken strips on the griddle, cooking them for about 5-7 minutes until you see a crispy golden brown crust and chicken is cooked through (flipping occasionally).
4. Cook the Vegetables: Move the chicken out of the way to one side of griddle; add a little extra oil to empty area. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until tender but still a bit crisped
5. Combine and Sauce: When vegetables are ready, pour the stir-fry sauce over chicken + vegetables. Combine all ingredients and then cook for another couple of minutes, about 2–3 minutes until sauce gets warm and well coats everything.
6. Serving: Combine rice or noodles with the stir-fry and enjoy a complete meal.
Blackstone chicken stir-fry is a one skillet wonder ideal for a flavorful yet healthy dinner. Well-cooked chicken and crunchy veggies are all over the griddle, which provides equal cooking surface; the sauce binds the dish together, making it rich and savory.
3. Blackstone Shrimp Scampi: Flavorful and Elegant
Shrimp scampi, an easy to prepare elegant dinner perfect for a special evening or just because you want something more upscale. We cook the shrimp scampi and this is how on a Blackstone griddle you get the perfect sear on the shrimp while soaking up all of those garlic and butter flavors!
Ingredients:
- One pound of large raw shrimp that has been peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ½ cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
Method:
1. Cook the Pasta: Add a large salted pot of water to boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. If someone is a bit spicy: salt and pepper the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional).
3. Prepare the Griddle: First things first heat up your Blackstone griddle on medium and melt the butter. Give it time to melt and begin to bubble a bit.
4. Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to that griddle and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the griddle and place on a plate.
5. Prepare the Sauce: While in that same area of the griddle, place the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice, scraping the griddle to release the flavor.
6. Put it all together: Return the shrimp to the griddle and toss in the sauce. Divide the cooked pasta among individuals plates (or keep it in the pot and serve family style). Top with shrimp scampi, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Blackstone shrimp scampi is the epitome of simplicity yet so complex and buoyant with rich umami flavors. Perfect for a gourmet dinner that won´t take you hours to prepare.
4. Blackstone Veggie Burgers: Plant-Based and Satisfying
Sticking with trend and need an easy, plant-based meal idea, Blackstone veggie burgers are great for dinner. These burgers are lighter than beef ones and can be prepared with different vegetables and beans. The broad surface of this makes it ideal for preparing more than a few veggie patties at one time.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of black beans (drained and blended)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup zucchini, grated and squeezed of excess water
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for grilling)
- Bun / Bun toppings (lettuce, tomato, pickle #stuffhere)
Method:
1. For the Patties: Mash the black beans in a bowl until very smooth, then add to the bowl with shredded zucchini, diced onions and garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Combine everything by stirring. Reduce the mixture to make 4–6 burger patties.
2. Prepare Your Griddle: Heat your Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat then drizzle with olive oil.
3. Place patties on the griddle and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes per side until crispy and heated through.
4. Toast the Buns: As the patties are finishing cooking, put the burger buns on a cooler side of the griddle and toast them lightly.
5. Build the Burgers: When patties and buns have finished cooking, build your veggie burgers using your same favorite toppings, then enjoy.
In Hawaiian cuisine, plant-based burgers are created from meat alternative ingredients or other ingredients that replace traditional burger patties. It creates a crispy, rich patty that sizzles evenly and can take on almost any toppings.
Conclusion:
Effortless & Delicious Blackstone Dinner Recipes
