10+ Blackstone Recipes to Try for Delicious Outdoor Cooking

If you love cooking outside or just want to shake up your dinner routine, Blackstone recipes make it easy to whip up tasty meals on a griddle.

They’re simple, fun, and honestly, kind of addictive—from breakfast all the way to dinner.

Blackstone recipes let you cook up all sorts of dishes fast while hanging out in the fresh air. Whether you’re feeding a whole crowd or just making something for yourself, there’s plenty here for every mood and skill level.

Ingredients

• Depends on the recipe, honestly

Cooking Instructions

• Just follow the steps for whichever dish you pick

1) Skirt Steak Street Tacos with Homemade Salsa

Fire up your Blackstone and make some crazy good skirt steak street tacos. Sear the steak until you see a nice crust, then warm up corn tortillas until they’re just a bit crispy.

Top the tacos with fresh homemade salsa for a punch of flavor. Crumble on some queso fresco if you’re feeling fancy.

A squeeze of lime and a handful of chopped cilantro really wake everything up.

You can customize these with whatever toppings you want—onions, avocado, pickled jalapeños, you name it.

Ingredients

• Skirt steak
• Corn tortillas
• Queso fresco
• Fresh salsa (tomatoes, onions, cilantro)
• Lime
• Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your Blackstone griddle to 400°F (204°C).
2. Season skirt steak with salt and pepper.
3. Sear steak for about 4-5 minutes per side.
4. Warm tortillas on the griddle, 30 seconds each side.
5. Slice steak thin.
6. Build tacos with steak, salsa, and queso fresco.
7. Finish with lime juice and cilantro.

Get the full scoop at Skirt Steak Street Tacos recipe.

2) Lipton Onion Burgers

Lipton Onion Burgers are one of those easy wins for the Blackstone. Mix ground beef with Lipton onion soup mix—no chopping onions, and you still get that deep onion flavor.

Add in some bread crumbs, mayo, and Worcestershire sauce. The patties stay juicy and hold together well on the griddle.

Once they’re seared, toss on some cheese or grilled onions if you want.

Great for a weeknight dinner or when you’re just craving a burger with a twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• Half a packet Lipton onion soup mix
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Cooking Instructions:

1. Combine everything in a bowl and mix gently.
2. Shape into burger patties.
3. Heat your Blackstone to 375°F (190°C).
4. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side.
5. Top with cheese if you like, and serve hot.

3) Golden Griddle Tacos

Golden Griddle Tacos are a crispy, fun way to do tacos on the Blackstone. Cook the tortillas until they’re golden and a bit crunchy—no frying needed.

Pick your filling: ground beef, chicken, or even just veggies. Season things up however you like.

Pile on salsa, cheese, or sour cream for extra flavor.

They’re super quick and deliver that perfect crispy shell every time.

Ingredients

• 8 corn or flour tortillas
• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or chicken
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Salsa, sour cream, cilantro

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat Blackstone to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook meat with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Toast tortillas on the griddle, 1-2 minutes per side.
4. Add meat to tortillas, sprinkle cheese, let it melt.
5. Pull off the griddle, top with salsa, sour cream, cilantro.
6. Serve warm.

4) Blackened Seafood Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

Grab some fresh fish—cod or tilapia work well. Rub on blackening spices and sear it on your Blackstone for a crispy edge.

Dice up mango, avocado, red onion, and squeeze in some lime for a killer salsa. That sweetness and creaminess balance the spicy fish.

Toss the fish into warm tortillas with a bit of shredded cabbage for crunch.

You get a colorful, summery meal in just a few minutes.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs fresh fish (cod or tilapia)
• 1/2 tbsp blackening seasoning
• 6 corn tortillas
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 cup shredded cabbage

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat Blackstone to medium-high (375°F / 190°C).
2. Season fish with blackening spice.
3. Sear fish on the griddle, 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Mix mango, avocado, onion, and lime for salsa.
5. Warm tortillas, about 30 seconds each side.
6. Build tacos with fish, salsa, cabbage.
7. Serve right away.

5) Blackstone Nachos

Blackstone nachos are perfect for a snack or a laid-back meal. Cook seasoned ground beef on the griddle, then pile it over crispy tortilla chips.

Add cheese, jalapeños, and beans—or whatever toppings you crave.

The griddle heats everything evenly, so your nachos come out hot and melty. You can swap in chicken or extra veggies if you’re in the mood.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 12 oz tortilla strips
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 2 jalapeños, sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheese

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat Blackstone to 375°F (190°C).
2. Add olive oil, cook beef until browned.
3. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water.
4. Spread chips on the griddle.
5. Top with beef, beans, jalapeños, cheese.
6. Cook until cheese melts, 3-5 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

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6) Blackstone Fried Rice

Fried rice on the Blackstone is fast and super satisfying. Use cooked, cooled white rice for the best results.

You can add chicken or pork to make it a meal.

Heat sesame oil and veggie oil on the griddle. Cook diced meat and onions first.

Then toss in rice, peas, carrots, and soy sauce. Stir it all together to get everything coated.

A bit of butter adds richness. Stir often and cook at medium-high, about 375°F (190°C).

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked, cooled white rice
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 cup cooked chicken or pork, diced
• 1/2 cup peas and carrots
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 2 tbsp butter

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat griddle to 375°F (190°C).
2. Add both oils.
3. Cook diced meat and onions.
4. Add rice, peas, carrots. Stir well.
5. Pour in soy sauce, add butter, mix everything.
6. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring a lot. Serve hot.

7) Griddle Hashbrowns

Hashbrowns on the Blackstone are easy and always hit the spot. Preheat the griddle to medium, around 350°F (175°C).

Use oil or butter to grease the surface. Spread your hashbrowns in small piles so they crisp up instead of steaming.

Let them cook without moving for a few minutes to get that golden crust. Once the edges look crispy, gently flip or mix to cook the other side.

Season as you go. Sometimes I toss a few eggs on top for a full breakfast.

Ingredients

• Frozen or fresh hashbrowns
• Cooking oil or butter
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: paprika, onion powder, whatever you like

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat Blackstone to 350°F (175°C).
2. Add oil or butter, spread it out.
3. Place hashbrowns in small piles.
4. Let cook, untouched, 5-7 minutes.
5. Flip or stir gently to crisp the other side.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and extras.
7. Cook until golden, about 10-15 minutes total.

8) Cowboy Blackstone Stirfry

Cowboy stir fry on the Blackstone is hearty and so easy. Dice up steak, sausage, and a bunch of veggies.

Preheat your griddle to high, about 400°F (205°C). Start with the potatoes—they need a bit more time to crisp up.

Add ribeye steak, kielbasa, and veggies like bell peppers and onions.

Season with salt and pepper. Stir often so everything cooks evenly and the meat gets a good sear.

You can swap in your favorite veggies if you want to mix things up.

Ingredients

• 2 ribeye steaks, diced
• 1 kielbasa sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 squash, diced
• 4 cups diced potatoes
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your Blackstone griddle to 400°F (205°C).

2. Add olive oil, then toss in diced potatoes. Let them cook until crispy, about 10 minutes.

3. Add steak and kielbasa. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.

4. Mix in onions, bell pepper, and squash. Give it 5–7 minutes until the veggies soften up.

5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir everything and serve it hot.

9) Breakfast Burritos on the Griddle

Making breakfast burritos on a Blackstone griddle just feels right. Start by cooking bacon or sausage until it’s crispy and smells amazing.

Scramble some eggs right next to the meat. The fresh, hot filling comes together fast.

Toss on some hash browns or potatoes if you want a little extra texture. Warm your tortillas for a minute or two—don’t skip that step.

Pile the meat, eggs, and potatoes onto the tortillas.

Roll up each burrito tight, then put it back on the griddle to seal and crisp the outside. That crunch is worth the extra minute.

Ingredients:

• Bacon or breakfast sausage
• Eggs
• Hash browns or cubed potatoes
• Flour tortillas
• Butter or oil for cooking
• Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat the griddle to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook bacon or sausage until it’s crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.

3. Melt butter, then cook hash browns until they’re browned.

4. Scramble eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper on the griddle.

5. Warm each tortilla for 1-2 minutes per side.

6. Fill the tortillas with your cooked ingredients and roll them up tightly.

7. Place the rolled burritos back on the griddle for 1-2 minutes to seal them.

10) Taqueria Style Carne Asada Tacos

You can make taqueria-style carne asada tacos on your Blackstone griddle. Start by marinating thin slices of skirt or flank steak.

Use lime or orange juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to get that classic flavor.

Cook the steak on the hot griddle at about 400°F (200°C). The high heat gives the meat a great sear but keeps it juicy inside.

Chop the cooked steak into small pieces.

Serve the meat on warm corn tortillas. Top with diced onions, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Salsa or guacamole? Sure, why not.

Ingredients

• 1 lb skirt or flank steak, thinly sliced
• Juice of 1 orange or 2 limes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let the steak soak in this marinade for about 1-2 hours.

2. Fire up your Blackstone griddle to 400°F (200°C).

3. Toss the steak slices onto the hot griddle. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes.

4. Once they’re nicely browned, chop the steak into bite-sized pieces.

5. Throw the tortillas on the griddle. Warm each side for about 30 seconds.

6. Build your tacos—pile on steak, onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.