Summer dinners outside for my fam 🥩🥓🌮
Some of my go to meals for the Blackstone for my family of 6!
Breakfast! 🍳 Bacon, eggs, potatoes, sausages
Grilled chicken 🍗
Boneless skinless chicken thighs are easy to prep and cook, just season and add marinade with the chicken to a ziplock bag.
Beef short ribs! 🍖
I get mine from a Mexican grocery store. I go to the meat counter and ask for “costillas de res para asar” which is beef ribs for grilling. They’ll slice then nice and thin for you! Then I add seasonings and cook them up. Sometimes we add carne asada seasoning and sometimes we use bachans or Korean bbq sauce.
Vegetables- 🫑🧅 you can cook any combination of vegetables on the Blackstone! Select your protein and then make a side of vegetable story fry, peppers and onions or whatever other vegetables you enjoy. We cook nopales ( cactus) and fresh vegetables from our garden.
Okay, so you've got your Blackstone, and you're ready to elevate your summer dinners? Let me tell you, bringing Korean BBQ straight to the griddle has been a game-changer for my family! Seriously, my kids can't get enough of these Beef SHORT RIBS With Korean BBQ Sauce, and it's surprisingly easy to achieve that authentic flavor at home. It's definitely better than eating out, and you control all the ingredients! The secret really starts with the meat. As mentioned, heading to a Mexican grocery store and asking for “costillas de res para asar” is the move. They slice the beef ribs nice and thin, which is crucial for quick cooking and absorbing that delicious marinade. Once you have your thinly sliced ribs, it's all about the marinade. While the original post mentions Bachan's or other Korean BBQ sauces, I often whip up a simple homemade version that's just as fantastic. My go-to marinade includes soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, a touch of brown sugar, and for that extra tenderizing and sweet note, some grated pear or apple. Letting the ribs soak in this for at least a few hours, or even overnight, makes all the difference! When it's time to cook, preheating your Blackstone to a medium-high heat is key. You want a good sizzle to get that beautiful caramelization on the ribs. Lay the marinated ribs flat on the griddle, making sure not to overcrowd it so they sear instead of steam. They cook incredibly fast because they're thin – usually just 2-3 minutes per side until they're nicely browned and slightly crispy on the edges. The aroma alone will have everyone gathering around! Beyond the ribs, don't forget the sides. My family loves to pile on the QUICK Grilled Garden vegetables and onions right alongside the meat. Bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and those sweet onions from the garden (or store!) are fantastic on the Blackstone. Just a little oil, salt, and pepper, and they cook up beautifully, adding a fresh, healthy contrast to the rich short ribs. It’s an easy prep & easy cleanup affair, making weeknight dinners a breeze. To complete the experience, I usually serve these Blackstone Korean BBQ short ribs with a side of steamed rice and maybe some quick kimchi or a simple cucumber salad. It turns into a full feast that feels gourmet but is totally approachable for any home cook. We've even had success with Bulk prep Meals by marinating extra ribs ahead of time, making it super convenient for busy evenings. And if by some miracle there are Leftovers, they make for fantastic stir-fries or even quick sandwiches the next day. It truly makes for a delightful summer dinner experience, enjoying the sunshine and amazing food with loved ones.
