We know you love outdoor BBQs, which is the main reason for this useful list of recipes for outdoor griddles. The ones we have listed here are carefully ranging from easy levels for beginners to complicated recipes for advanced grillers.
Now, let’s get started!
Kebab
The easiest and most inexpensive recipe for any BBQ party. It is a great way to showcase different ingredients, like meat, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onion pieces, and mushrooms.
While you can freestyle in the recipe, here are some hints for delicious combination:
Veggie Beef Kebab
Makes: 6 servings
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet red peppers
- 3 small zucchini
- 20 small whole onions
- ½ tsp dried tarragon
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp minced fresh ginger root
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2/3 cup beef broth or white wine
- 1 ½ lb. beef top sirloin steak
Directions
Cut sweet red peppers into ½” pieces and zucchini into 1” slices. Mince the garlic. Cut beef into 1 ¼” cubes then put them in a huge resealable plastic bag.
Add 2/3 cup marinade over beef, seal the bag and let it seat for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Set aside the remaining 1/3 cup marinade for basting.
While waiting for the beef to be well seasoned, combine tarragon, garlic, ginger, oil, soy sauce, and wine in a bowl. After 30 minutes, drain and remove the marinade from beef.
Thread alternately peppers, zucchini, beef, and onions on skewers and start grilling them on over medium heat for 12 minutes.
Remember to occasionally turn and baste them.
Extras: Similarly, you can try combining:
- Hot dogs and breadstick dough. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with ketchup or mustard due to your preference.
- Chicken breasts and onions
- Beef, pineapple, sweet orange pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red potatoes. Marinate beef with minced garlic and steak seasoning while pre-cook the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl to make sure they’re well-cooked to eat.
Burgers
Cheddar Chili Burgers
Makes: 4 servings
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2.8 oz. french-fried onions
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 hamburger buns
- 15 oz. chili with beans
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 lb. ground beef
Directions
Split and toast hamburger buns.
Combine chili powder and beef in a large mixing bowl. Shape them into four patties then grill until meat is tendered. Meanwhile, add chili to a small saucepan to boil on medium heat; keep simmering for five minutes.
Put burgers on bun bottoms, top with onions, cheese, and chili. Alter bun tops.
Cheese and Herb Burgers
Makes: 4 servings
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- ¼ tsp dried sage leaves
- ½ tsp dried rosemary, crushed
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ketchup
- 3 tsp dry bread crumbs
- 1 tsp thinly sliced green onions
- 3 tsp Dijon mustard, divided
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
- 2 tsp cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
Combine 1 tsp mustard, parley, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese in a small mixing bowl. Meanwhile, combine the remaining mustard, seasonings, ketchup, bread crumbs, and green onions in another bowl.
Add beef and slightly combine.
Shape the mixture into eight patties. Add a tbsp. cheese mixture onto the middle of four units, then top with remaining patties. Seal them by gently pressing the edges.
Grill them at over medium heat until the heat reaches 160 degrees, 5min/side.
Salmon
Makes: 4 servings
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp plant oil
- 1 lb. salmon fillet
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp seasoned salt
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 3 tsp minced fresh parsley
- ¼ cup ranch salad dressing
- ¼ cup snipped fresh dill
- ¼ cup minced fresh chives
- ½ cup sour cream
Directions
Combine pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, fresh parsley, salad dressing, dill, chives, and sour cream in a small bowl. Brush olive oil on the skin side of the salmon fillet then put it on a greased grill rack with the skin side down.
Spread the other side with a sour cream mixture. Grill at over medium heat until the meat easily flakes with a fork (around 14 minutes).
Pork
Makes: 4 servings
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (4oz. and ¾” thick/each)
- ½ tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
Directions
Combine ground mustard, pepper, garlic powder, onion, powder, salt, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and oil in a large bowl. Then, add pork chops and turn them to evenly coat.
Let them sit overnight in the fridge.
Drain the meat and remove the marinade. Grill at over medium heat until it reaches 145 degrees. Let it sit for five minutes and be ready to serve.
Grilled Jalapenos
Makes: 2 dozen
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 bacon strips, halved
- ¾ lb. bulk pork sausage
- 25 fresh jalapeno peppers
Directions
After washing all the peppers, cut along each unit to discard their seeds. Rinse again and let them dry.
Preheat a skillet. On over medium heat, cook sausage until it’s not pink anymore. Drain the sauce. Stuff it into peppers and wrap with bacon. Use a toothpick to secure each roll.
Grill at over medium heat for 15 minutes without covering. Remember to turn them regularly.
Conclusion
Above are some must-try recipes for outdoor griddles. To variate the dishes, you can try grilling other foods, such as sweet corn, pepper, zucchini, and some vegetables.
That’s all for this article. Thanks for reading!
