This Best Burger Seasoning recipe is great for more than just burgers! While it’s the perfect addition to hamburgers and cheeseburgers, it also goes great with French fries, chicken strips, and more.
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Why this Burger Seasoning Recipe is a Keeper
Make burgers stand out with this easy homemade burger seasoning recipe! Everything you need is in this flavorful spice blend, from a teaspoon of paprika to garlic powder. While this seasoning works wonders while making burgers at home, it’s also a great way to add flavor other recipes, like chicken, meatballs, grilled corn, or even your favorite meatloaf. Here are a few reasons why you’ll want this super simple seasoning to use on lots of delicious recipes:
- 5 Minute Seasoning: This simple homemade burger seasoning takes 5 to take your burgers to the next level.
- Easy Ingredients: The best burger seasoning recipe is made with ingredients you probably already have on hand, so you won’t have to overwork yourself.
- Family Friendly: Your next burger night just got better with this easy hamburger seasoning blend!
If you’re looking for more simple recipes for homemade spice blends, try these: Italian Seasoning Substitute, All Purpose Seasoning, and Cajun Seasoning Substitute.
How Do I Make Each Beef Burger an Even Shape?
Making sure your seasoned ground beef burgers are an even shape can keep them from falling apart and allow them to cook more smoothly. Press a dimple into the middle of the hamburger patties before cooking to allow the meat to retain the fat, and only flip the burgers once so that they remain tender.
Ingredient Notes for the Best Hamburger Seasoning
- Salt: Use table salt and pepper to make this easy hamburger seasoning recipe.
- Garlic Powder: Make your burger extra savory with garlic powder. Make sure to use a tablespoon of seasoning per 1 pound of ground beef.
- Paprika: Smoked paprika gives the seasoning a smoky flavor and a deep red color, which will make the seasoned ground beef look- and taste- extra appetizing.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Make your Burgers
- Salt Substitute: For a low sodium option, switch out the salt for salt substitute in this ground beef seasoning.
Pro Tip to Make Burgers
Mix seasoning directly into the burger patty and top with more when done cooking.
How to Make Burger Seasoning Mix
These are the basic steps to make this hamburger seasoning. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Combine Ingredients
First, in a mixing bowl, combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, ground black pepper, dried basil, dried parsley, chili powder, onion powder, and dry mustard. Then, stir to mix until all ingredients are combined.
2. Store the Burger Spice
After everything is fully mixed together, add the blend into an airtight container or spice container, then store in your pantry.
3. Season Burgers
You won’t have to use much burger seasoning; just use one tablespoon of the best burger seasoning per pound of meat when making hamburgers. Season the ground beef patty before cooking it, and season both sides for best results.
Hamburger Seasoning Recipe FAQs
When stored properly, this blend of spices lasts for up to 6 months. Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
This easy recipe can also be used on chicken, pork, grilled vegetables, seafood, and more.
In addition to the spices in this burger seasoning recipe, you can add chili powder, red pepper flakes, and ground fresh herbs. You can even add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to your burgers along with the seasoning.
Yes; a tablespoon of meat tenderizer seasoning will make your hamburgers extra savory.
Expert Tips for Making the Best Burger Seasoning
- Add Heat: If you enjoy a bit of kick, add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to your burger seasoning mix for a spicy flavor.
- Grind: For an extra burst of flavor, consider grinding your own herbs and spices onto the ground beef burgers. Freshly cracked black pepper and other seasonings elevate the taste to a whole new level.
- Sweet: For a touch of sweetness to balance out the savory herbs, try adding a pinch of brown sugar to the mix.
- Hamburger Meat: While this blend is great for ground chuck hamburgers, you can use it for other kinds of burgers, such as veggie burgers or turkey burgers. Just make sure to season each side of the burgers for a great flavor.
- Larger Batches: If you double or triple the recipe, you can make enough of this simple burger seasoning to have whenever you want! That way, all of your homemade burgers will be the “best burger ever!”
Burger Recipes to Go with Burger Seasoning
- Asian Burger with Chili Sauce
- Venison Burgers
- Pizza Burgers
- Steakhouse Burger
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup Salt
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon Cumin
- ½ tablespoon Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tablespoon Dried Basil
- 1½ tablespoon Dried Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined.
- Store in an airtight container.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Heat: If you enjoy a bit of kick, add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to your burger seasoning mix for a spicy flavor.
- Grind: For an extra burst of flavor, consider grinding your own herbs and spices onto the ground beef burgers. Freshly cracked black pepper and other seasonings elevate the taste to a whole new level.
- Sweet: For a touch of sweetness to balance out the savory herbs, try adding a pinch of brown sugar to the mix.
- Hamburger Meat: While this blend is great for ground chuck hamburgers, you can use it for other kinds of burgers, such as veggie burgers or turkey burgers. Just make sure to season each side of the burgers for a great flavor.
- Larger Batches: If you double or triple the recipe, you can make enough of this simple burger seasoning to have whenever you want! That way, all of your homemade burgers will be the “best burger ever!”
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
It was pretty good! 👍👍
Fantastic seasoning
Delicious! Mr new forever seasoning!
Can’t believe you suggest one fourth cup of salt I used one table spoon,will try it tonight
Yeah, 1/4 cup of salt? I use Himalayan salt, always. I do not think I will use this recipe because of the amount of salt recommended in the recipe.
How much of this seasoning is used for a pound of ground beef?
As it says in the blog everything is adjustable. For a basic burger patty recipe, I add 1 tablespoon of this Burger Seasoning Blend to 1.5 pounds of ground beef. I mix it in and form my patties. If you are concerned about your salt intake, you can cut back several teaspoons salt.
not that much salt when combined with all the other ingredients
loved our hamburgers today. this is a keeper!
You will love when grilling too! Thanks
Are you using table salt or kosher salt?
Table salt might account for the ‘too salty’ comments.
Just made sliders with this recipe as a trial run and true to the site name, It Is A Keeper! 🙂
I did break the 2 T of paprika into 1 T each of regular and smoked paprika, as well as dropped the salt to 2 t based on some reviews here and other burger seasoning recipes I’ve come across.
Added 2 T of the seasoning to the beef and formed the sliders. Can’t wait to make these for a crowd!
Made this today, smells wonderful! Question on the onion powder…is it 1 tbsp or should it be teaspoon. Only ask because the recipe starts with Tbsp, then to 1/2 tbsp, then to tsp… just curious. Thanks so much!
Love your burger seasoning blend, thanks!
Homemade is so much yummier and I had everything in hand to make this already!
This is a nice seasoning recipe. I keep a jar with it ready to go.
Tried today and was awesome in burger.
I know it really ups the flavor. Thank you !
How much of the burger seasoning should we add to the ground beef?
For a basic burger patty recipe, I add 1 tablespoon of this Burger Seasoning Blend to 1.5 pounds of ground beef. I mix it in and form my patties. If you are concerned about your salt intake, you can cut back several teaspoons salt.
You dont specify how much of each spice to add.
It is in the recipe card in the link. It is a printable card.
I love this seasoning. Planning to keep it on hand for burger emergencies!
This seasoning took my burgers to a whole new level! Highly recommend!
Good god that was too much salt
Seasoning is definitely to taste. You can adjust it however you like to meet your specifications. Try making it your way, that is why recipes are so nice, you have the control.
Why are some ingredients marked out !!???
Those are just links to buy in amazon. The ingredients are still what you will use.
I didn’t read any reviews but I cook a lot and I knew that was too much salt. I used only 2 tablespoons of pink Himalayan salt. I used smoked paprika and paprika. I added 1/2 of a tablespoon of Kinders Woodfire garlic as well and only 1 tsp of chili powder and I added 1 tsp of ground Chipotle pepper! My combination had so much flavor and it was super delicious.
Hardly a review
You should post your own recipe if you are such an expert
Hahahha awsome!
WAY too salty.
Thank you for your feedback I am always looking for ways to better my recipes!
I haven’t tried it yet, but to answer the question… Paragraph 3 states 1 tablespoon per 1.5 lbs of beef. Might solve the salt concentration issue,
thank you for your feedback!