The Best Burger Seasoning is super easy to make, cost efficient and completely customizable. Plus, it’s great on a roasted veggie tray, chicken tenders and French fries. It will up the flavor for so many different dishes.
I love to control the flavor of my recipes by making my own seasoning blends. These are two favorites: my Homemade Seasoning Salt and my Fajita Seasoning Mix.
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Why this Best Burger Seasoning Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe because it’s the perfect seasoning for homemade burger patties.
- Pantry Friendly: Uses simple spices you probably already have on hand.
- Big Flavor: Gives beef burgers bold savory flavor without complicated prep.
- Versatile Blend: Great for beef, turkey, chicken, fries, and vegetables. My test kitchen likes it better than mccormick grill mates blend.
- Make Ahead Friendly: Mix a batch ahead for quick dinners and cookouts.
- Serve With: Serve the best burger seasoning for grilling on a Steakhouse Burger or Pizza Burgers.
When Should you Season Beef Burgers?
Season just before cooking, you will get the best of both worlds: great flavor on the outside and a soft, beefy interior. Season both sides of each juicy beef patty before cooking.
What Reader’s Are Saying…
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“This seasoning took my burgers to a whole new level! Highly recommend!”
~ Cindy
Ingredient Notes for Burger Seasoning Blend
You only need a few simple ingredients that are generally pantry staples. Combine them right and you have perfection.
This is an overview of key ingredients. Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Herbs & Spices: You will need an array of spices including freshly cracked pepper, chili powder and sea salt.
Variations and Substitutions for the Spice Blend
The best cheese burger seasoning is so versatile. I like to switch up the flavors by using different ingredients.
➡️ Add Heat: Sprinkle in a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes for spicy burgers.
➡️ Boost Smokiness: Use smoked paprika or spicy pepper for smoky cookout flavor.
➡️ Lower Salt: Reduce salt slightly if using salty toppings or sauces.
➡️ Add Sweetness: Stir in a little brown sugar for a different flavor profile.
➡️ Use on Turkey Burger Patty: This blend works especially well on lean turkey burgers, as well as ground beef burger patty or cook with flavorful pork sliders.
Kitchen Tools To Make Hamburger Seasoning Easier
Although there aren’t any tools needed to make turkey burger seasoning, a few are useful when it comes to storing.
- Jars with Lids: Keep your spice blend in an airtight container like a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
How to Make the Best Burger Rub
This 1-step spice blend is super easy to make. I like to keep a batch on hand throughout grilling season when I want to add a little umami flavor I will add a dash of soy sauce.
These are just highlights. Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Make the Spice Mix: Combine the paprika, salt, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, dried basil, dried parsley, chili powder, onion powder and mustard powder. Store in an airtight container in a dry, cool place.
Prep Ahead and Short Cut Tips for a Bold Burger Blend
Help your future self out and prep this spice mix ahead of time. It will be ready whenever you want to throw together your hamburger patty.
➡️ Mix a Double Batch: Keep extra seasoning ready for future cookouts.
➡️ Store Properly: Keep in an airtight jar away from heat and moisture.
➡️ Pre-Portion: Measure seasoning into small containers for your next cookout in your backyard.
➡️ Label the Jar: Add the preparation date for freshness tracking on all of your ready to use spices.
How Much Burger Seasoning Should I Use?
You should only need about 1 Tablespoon per pound of meat to season burgers! Add right before you make your patty. Try it when making Venison Burgers.
Store and Use Leftovers the Great Burger Seasoning
- Storing: Store this go-to seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- Using Leftovers: Sprinkle evenly on fries, chicken, roasted potatoes, vegetables or steak. The aroma alone is elevated by using this blend.
Expert Tips for Making the Burger Flavor Blend
➡️ Season Generously: Gourmet burgers need enough seasoning to flavor the meat properly right before you cook the burger.
➡️ Handle Gently: Overworking burger meat creates a dense burger patty.
➡️ Store Airtight: Exposure to moisture dulls spice flavor quickly.
➡️ Taste the Blend: Craft spice levels before storing large batches. Add more salt or less salt depending on your families taste.
➡️ Use Fresh Spices: Older spices lose strength and flavor.
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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 Tablespoons 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
- Use Fresh Spices: Fresh seasonings create the best flavor.
- Season Before Cooking: Add seasoning shortly before burgers hit the grill or skillet.
- Avoid Overmixing: Gentle handling keeps burgers juicy and tender.
- Store Airtight: Proper storage keeps the blend flavorful longer.
- Make Extra: This seasoning works well on more than just burgers.
- 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!