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Elevate your burgers to new heights with my Burger Seasoning Recipe! 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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Burger Seasoning Mix
It's a near-weekly routine in my house: I go to my family and ask them what they want for dinner, and nobody knows. I start listing options, and nobody has any preference. And then I ask if anyone wants homemade burgers, and suddenly everyone is jumping up and down for dinner!
Given how often I make hamburgers, I've had time to perfect the process! It all starts with the perfect hamburger seasoning blend. 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.
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. Get the grill going; the best burger seasoning for grilling is here!
What Seasoning to Put on Burgers
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
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!
Best Burger Seasoning 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!
Best Burger Recipes
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!
The Best Burger Seasoning, Hands Down
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!