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Looking for the secret to cooking flavorful burgers at home? My Hamburger Seasoning Recipe is the key! This blend of flavorful spices and easy pantry ingredients is the best seasoning for burgers you will ever try. Ready to use in minutes!
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- Homemade Burger Seasoning
- What Makes This Burger Seasoning Perfect
- Complete Ingredient Breakdown: What's in This Hamburger Seasoning
- How to Season Burgers
- Burger Patty Seasoning Tips
- FAQ
- Burger Recipes to Make with My Burger Seasoning
- Storing Burger Seasoning
- Creative Ways to Use Hamburger Seasoning Beyond Burgers
- Hamburger Seasoning
- Reviews
Homemade Burger Seasoning
Would you believe that most people I've met season their homemade burgers with only salt and pepper? If you can say the same, trust me - my hamburger seasoning recipe will forever change how you make burgers at home.
I've been perfecting my hamburger seasoning recipe for years. With earthy, flavorful paprika, a bite of black pepper, and the savory flavor-boosters of onion and garlic powder, this homemade burger seasoning goes way beyond simple salt and pepper. It completely transforms your average burger recipe to deliver restaurant-quality results every single time.
With a meal as classic and simple as the beloved hamburger, getting the burger seasoning mix right makes a world of difference! By enhancing the flavor and adding a delicious crust, you'll never go back.
What Makes This Burger Seasoning Perfect
- The balance of savory, smoky, and aromatic flavors
- Using paprika - the secret to an amazing burger seasoning
- Each spice contributes to the overall flavor profile
Complete Ingredient Breakdown: What's in This Hamburger Seasoning
- Paprika: The smoky-sweet foundation that mimics BBQ flavor
- Onion Powder: Adds depth and earthy flavor without the moisture of fresh onions
- Dried Oregano: Provides earthy, herbaceous notes that complement beef
- Kosher Salt: Enhances natural meat flavors and helps form a perfect crust
- Garlic Powder: Delivers rich, aromatic garlic flavor in every bite, but won't burn like fresh garlic
- Ground Black Pepper: Adds subtle heat and balances the sweetness
- Optional heat boosters: Cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes for spice lovers
How to Season Burgers
- Add all the ingredients into a small bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Season each side of an uncooked patty right before placing on the grill or heat!
Burger Patty Seasoning Tips
- Make sure not to over-season the burgers! Just a sprinkle of ½ teaspoon per side is plenty, and you can even use less. You want to enhance the flavor of the beef, not mask it.
- Add the seasoning right before cooking the burgers. This will ensure that the salt doesn't sit on the meat too long and start drying it out.
- When baking or broiling burgers, add the seasoning to the meat mix. A baked burger cooks differently than a grilled or pan-fried one and the seasoning will do best mixed right into the meat.
- Feel free to experiment with flavors! Try adding a dash of cayenne pepper for heat, brown sugar for sweetness, or swap the paprika for smoked paprika. There are so many delicious options to try!
- Make a big batch and store the seasoning in your favorite spice jar. This shelf-stable spice blend lasts forever, and is great on chicken, vegetables, turkey, and more!
FAQ
Season burgers by sprinkling each side of the patty with ½ teaspoon or less of seasoning per side, and place them on the heat immediately. Don't let the burgers sit for too long before cooking them as the salt can start drying out the meat!
If you're going to bake or broil the burgers, mix the seasoning into the meat. Baked burgers don't have high heat sources applied directly to the meat, so the seasonings won't form a crust and will do better simply mixed in. For any other cooking method, just sprinkle the outside of the patty with seasoning!
Burger Recipes to Make with My Burger Seasoning
Now that you've got the seasoning mixed and the patties prepared, it's time to assemble the perfect burger! And I have a list of incredible burger ideas you're going to love:
- Air Fryer Burger with Garlic Butter Spread
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Fried Egg Burger
- Loaded Burgers with Caramelized Onions
- BBQ Burgers
Try my My Essential Chili Seasoning Mix, Chicken Seasoning Rub, or Creole Seasoning Mix next!
If you enjoyed the recipe, leave a comment and a rating below!
Storing Burger Seasoning
Store burger seasoning in an airtight container with your other spices. I like to make a big batch and label it to have on hand whenever I'm cooking up burgers, but you can also use this seasoning for other meats and veggies.
Creative Ways to Use Hamburger Seasoning Beyond Burgers
- Other proteins: Chicken burgers, turkey patties, and taco meat all taste great with this burger seasoning.
- Vegetable dishes: Grilled corn, roasted potatoes, and sautéed vegetables are awesome with burger seasoning.
- Side dishes: French fries, tater tots, and roasted root vegetables are great with this seasoning.
My burger seasoning is your ticket to perfect burgers! The smoky paprika and aromatic herbs create restaurant-quality flavor that'll have your family and friends begging for your secret. The key is balance, so enjoy experimenting with the seasoning amounts and find your taste preferences!
Hamburger Seasoning
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ teaspoons Salt - coarse or sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl or plate.1½ teaspoons Salt,½ teaspoon Black pepper,1 Tablespoon Paprika,1 teaspoon Onion powder,2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- Mix until well combined.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of the seasoning mix on each side of prepared burger patties, then cook and enjoy!
Notes
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- Make sure not to over-season the burgers! Just a sprinkle of ½ teaspoon per side is plenty, and you can even use less. You want to enhance the flavor, not mask it.
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- Add the seasoning right before cooking the burgers. This will ensure that the salt doesn't sit on the meat too long and start drying it out.
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- When baking or broiling burgers, add the seasoning to the meat mix. A baked burger cooks differently than a grilled or pan-fried one and the seasoning will do best mixed right into the meat.
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- Experiment with flavors! Try adding a dash of cayenne for heat, or swap the paprika for smoked paprika. There are so many delicious options to try!
- Make a big batch and store the seasoning in your favorite spice jar. This shelf-stable spice blend lasts forever, and is great on chicken, vegetables, turkey, and more!
Eli Hansen says
This burger seasoning tastes so good. I pour it on thick every time I make a burger. There’s no substitute to making your own spice blends. The paprika adds so much flavor.
Isabel Laessig says
I completely agree, Eli! Thank you!