Best Hamburger Seasoning Recipe (2024)

This is a little bit of a refresher on my previous recipe for hamburger seasoning. Never settle for a bland, flavorless burger. This seasoning is so easy to throw together and it tastes great. With just seven simple ingredients you can make a blend for yourself that is packed with excellent flavor.

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My Favorite Part of Making Burgers

I have been making this seasoning for years and I love using it! This blend is simply the best! I make it for all my friends and family and they love it to – I wanted to make sure to share the recipe again with y’all since it has been about 4 years since I shared it before!

Why a Seasoning Blend?

This seasoning is perfect for Burgers, but it is also very versatile. It can be used easily on chicken if you want. I sprinkle generously on all sides of the meat. It’s important to give it a nice even coat so that every bite has that burst of yumminess.What type of seasoning do you use now? Some people get by with a little salt and pepper. That’s okay, but a blend like this hamburger seasoning has much greater depth. Of course, it includes the normal salt and pepper. That’s the base. But this recipe brings SO much more to the table! The paprika is my favorite touch because it really sends my seasoning over the edge – I love it!

If you do make my Best Hamburger Seasoning Recipe please make sure and leave a comment and let me know what you thought 🙂 I know you are going to love it! It’s incredibly easy to create and store in your pantry. Plus, I have so many recipes to share with you that this seasoning blend is absolutely perfect for. You have to make this so you can have it on hand whenever you make my Guacamole Burger, or if you are just grilling the perfect burger for you. What could be better than ahot grilled burger? There are so many ways to cook a perfect hamburgerat home, the easiest is using infraredgrill for your bbq dishes.

Best Hamburger Seasoning Recipe

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: Sara

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients together. Sprinkle seasoning on burgers before cooking.

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  • meat seasoning
  • rub
  • seasoning blend
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  • Lis

    Can you make it without the salt and sugar and would it taste good? P.S. Keeping salt and sugar levels down are a must for my family.

    • Sara

      Sure – it will still be great

  • Donna Schroeder

    If u were going to make a pint jar if seasoning what would be the amounts of each item

    • Lynn

      Going to try in bean patties

  • Cynthia

    Sounds good! About how many burgers does this recipe season? If this recipe is enlarged do you think it would have a decent shelf life?
    Thanks for sharing!

  • Wayne

    I used the recipe exactly except for the salt. 1/4 of salt would have been way to much. I used tablespoon. We had 3.25 lbs of ground beef mixture lean and fatty for burgers. My wife and both thought there was way to much seasoning and actually overwhelmed the meat. Some may like it but we are not a fan.

  • Jim

    Sara, Your pictures fooled me I thought there would be much more. Should be called Best Basic Hamburger Seasoning. Not enough salt for beef!

  • Nancy

    Tried your seasoning recipe tonight. It was good. After reading one of the comments, I went somewhat conservative and sprinkled it lightly. Everyone liked the burgers so I will use again and maybe use a little more.

    As to the amount (as mentioned in a comment), it was a bit misleading, but once reading over the recipe before mixing up the ingredients it was a given as to how much it would be.

  • Michelle

    A great seasoning for Memorial Day bbq

  • Dave

    I loved this!! Fried the burgers in a cast iron skillet and the rub made a perfect sear on the outside while adding great flavor.

  • David Shiel

    Will give this one a hit and a lick!

  • Linda Mills

    Am diabetic, what ingredient could I use for brown sugar the recipe calls out for

    • Julia

      Lakanto is a great substitute for sugar! Better than stevia. It’s from monkfruit.

  • Larry

    This recipe kicked my burgers up several notches just as it is! I will use it until— thanks for sharing it.

  • Peter Zimicki

    Made it last night. Put it on hamburgers, it was Great!!!

  • Jackie

    i love knowing exactly whats in the seasoning. I have so many friends with allergies. Thank you for sharing! This makes a great gift too.

  • Will

    Can you add this to the meat as you make the patty or is it only for seasoning the outsiDW of the meat?

  • Chris Hightower

    Excellent Seasoning, everyone always asks what do you use? I mix it in the meat with some Worcestershire sauce. I highly recommend it . Thanks for sharing

  • Jim Pedersen

    Just curious, you say to sprinkle on before cooking but could you also mix into the burger meat and then cook? Looks like a good mix. Going to try it tonight.

  • Richard James Markham

    I tried this Monday 6/24/19, I came across your site over the weekend. I only made 1 3/4 pd. burger. Love Love Love this. It will be my go to for burgers and chicken which I’m making today. Please keep up the
    great recipes!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Serge

    Hello, how much will this recipe yield? Thank you.

  • Jim Pancurak

    add me to your mailing list

  • Anil Kumar

    The hamburger is so yum and i like it very much. Keep sharing these kid of recipe.

  • Steve Chiasson

    Lived it! I used the seasoning on my meatloaf tonight… please share more… Steve

Best Hamburger Seasoning Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What seasoning do restaurants put on hamburgers? ›

Restaurants tend to use a lot more salt than home cooks because they know salt brings out flavor in food. I expect they use freshly ground pepper also. Many are likely to mix their burgers lightly with Worcestershire or garlic powder.

What is the best way to season hamburgers? ›

Mixing salt, pepper and any other seasonings right into your ground beef is one way to season them. This method has the advantage of distributing the flavors throughout the meat, and it's the only realistic way to get add-ins like minced onion or herbs into the mix.

How do you make hamburger meat more flavorful? ›

Add a flavorful liquid: Add a small amount of beef broth, tomato sauce, or red wine to the ground beef while it cooks to add extra flavor.

What does Gordon Ramsay use to season burgers? ›

The Burger
  1. 1 lb 85/15 ground beef (chuck and brisket)
  2. 2 oz frozen unsalted butter.
  3. 1 tbsp granulated garlic or garlic powder.
  4. 1.5 tbsp Maldon salt.
  5. 1 tbsp fresh cracked black pepper.
  6. 1 tbsp olive oil.
  7. 2 slices swiss cheese.

Should you mix seasoning into burgers? ›

Yes, you can mix seasoning directly into the burger patty, especially if you're forming your own. In fact, many chefs swear by this method because it helps supplement the burger with an explosion of spice and flavor in every bite.

Do you mix egg with ground beef for burgers? ›

Instructions for How to Make Ground Beef Patties for burgers: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 egg, and a generous amount of salt and pepper to season (half tsp each). Egg is a burger binding agent for the ground beef patty. Divide the well mixed beef into four equal round balls and form into patties.

How does Gordon Ramsay make a burger? ›

ingredients
  1. 1 lb ground sirloin.
  2. 1 onion, minced.
  3. 1 tablespoon ketchup.
  4. 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato, cut thinly.
  5. 14 cup garlic, chopped.
  6. 12 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
  7. 12 teaspoon Tabasco sauce.
  8. 12 teaspoon honey mustard.

What makes a great tasting burger? ›

You want a burger that's thick enough to be juicy and flavorful, but not so thick that it feels like you're eating a meatloaf. You must also consider your burger-to-condiments and toppings ratio. If you want a lot of toppings on your burger, you probably want a slightly heartier patty than your typical home-griller.

What makes beef taste the best? ›

Diet is one of the most influential factors that impacts beef flavor and aroma. This is because the dietary nutrients cattle consume directly impact the fatty acid profile and nutrient profile of their fat. One of the most-common mantras in the meat industry is that fat is flavor.

What enhances the flavor of beef? ›

Beef tastes great when seasoned with oregano, rosemary, sage, garlic or a combination of these seasonings. Poultry gets an added burst of flavor with spices like paprika, lemongrass and saffron. Fish can be made more flavorful with dry mustard powder, thyme and turmeric.

Is Worcestershire sauce good in hamburgers? ›

Worcestershire sauce burgers are not only delicious but are great when you want a simple recipe that comes together quickly. This versatile condiment has a combination of sweet and savory ingredients, like vinegar, anchovies and molasses, which makes it a perfect addition to burger recipes.

What kind of seasoning does burger King use on their burgers? ›

WHOPPER® Patty: 100% USDA inspected Ground Beef (Fire-Grilled). Salt & Pepper Seasoning Blend: Salt, Black Pepper, Canola Oil (anti-dusting agent), and Silicon Dioxide (anti-caking agent).

What gives a hamburger its tantalizing aroma and flavor? ›

The answer, according to scientists, lies in meat's unique mixture of fat and umami (more about this taste later), spiced up in a process called the Maillard reaction — the browning that happens when we cook a piece of meat.

What is the best seasoning for smash burgers? ›

Seasonings – I like to use a combination of salt, pepper, paprika, Worcestershire, and Tabasco sauce. In addition, finely minced bacon makes it into my best smash burger recipe.

What seasoning goes on Mcdonald's burgers? ›

100% Beef Patty

Prepared With Grill Seasoning (salt, Black Pepper).

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