This Best Burger Seasoning produces mouthwatering burgers that will have everyone asking for seconds. With just a handful of spices and herbs you can create a seasoning blend that will unlock a world of flavor.
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The Best Burger Seasoning can be made right in your own kitchen! With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can transform an ordinary patty into a mouthwatering masterpiece. Get ready to take your next barbecue experience up a notch with this irresistible seasoning recipe!
If you’re looking for more homemade seasoning blend recipes, try these Favorite Italian Seasoning Substitute, All Purpose Seasoning and Cajun Seasoning Substitute.
Why We Love This Burger Seasoning Recipe
Our homemade burger seasoning recipe is an absolute must-try. From its simplicity and adaptability to its versatility that goes beyond burgers, you’ll find out why this seasoning blend is a kitchen essential. It is the best way to make a flavorful burger.
- Easy Ingredients: This burger seasoning is made with ingredients that can be found in your pantry, making it a breeze to whip up a batch of this spice blend whenever you need.
- Adaptable: Tailor the flavors to your liking by adjusting the quantities of each ingredient.
- Extremely Versatile: While perfect for burgers, this seasoning can be used on a multitude of meats. So make a big batch of this spice mix.
Ingredient to Season the Burgers
This seasoning is made with a blend of herbs and seasonings you may already find in your pantry. This is a great blend for all beef recipes and even chicken too. This recipe makes enough for more than one application so be sure to store in an airtight container if you have extras.
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- Salt: Our recipe uses kosher salt to provide the perfect balance of seasoning. Feel free to experiment with your favorite types of salt to make burger seasoning.
- Paprika: Paprika adds a subtle smokiness and vibrant color to your burgers.
- Garlic Powder: Two tablespoons of Garlic powder infuses your burgers with that irresistible garlic aroma and taste. It’s a must-have for any burger seasoning blend. Onion Powder ups the flavor too.
- Dry Mustard: One teaspoon of dry mustard adds a touch of tangy heat to the mix, enhancing the overall flavor profile of your burgers.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for the Best Burger Seasoning Recipe
Whether you’re a fan of smoky flavors or looking to cater to specific dietary needs, we’ve got you covered with creative twists on this classic seasoning blend for juicy hamburger patties.
- Smoked Paprika: If you prefer a smokier flavor, opt for smoked paprika. It adds an extra layer of complexity to your seasoning. Sweet paprika is great too.
- Adjust the Salt: If you’re watching your salt intake, feel free to adjust the salt quantity to suit your dietary needs. You can also experiment with low-sodium salt alternatives.
How to Make the Best Hamburger Seasoning
There is nothing like a big, juicy burger. But seasoning with just salt and pepper leaves much to be desired.
There are two ways to use this blend. First, you can mix it into the beef before forming the patties. I like to use about 1 tablespoon per pound of beef and mix it into the meat. Be careful that you’re not overworking the meat. That will leave your burgers dry and tough.
Another way to use this seasoning is to add it after making the hamburgers patties. Sprinkle about 14/ to 1/2 teaspoon on each side of the burgers before cooking.
These are the basic steps for making the Best Hamburger Seasoning. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 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,
Step 2: Store
Finally, after everything is fully mixed together, add the blend into an airtight container or spice container and then store in your pantry.
Step 3: Making Burgers
Use one tablespoon of the best burger seasoning recipe per 1 pound of ground beef when making hamburgers. I like to season each side of a burger patty with this blend. Be sure to season the patty before cooking it.
Recipe FAQs for This Recipe
Expert Tips for Making This Hamburger Seasoning Recipe
Our insider tips and tricks will transform your burger recipe from ordinary to extraordinary. Get ready to infuse incredible flavors and add that special touch that will leave your guests craving more.
- 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. 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.
- Experiment: You can use this blend on hamburger meat or other meats like chicken or pork.
What to Serve with Homemade Burger Seasoning
Best Burger Seasoning
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Salt
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon Cumin
- ½ tablespoon Ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon Dried basil
- ½ 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 air tight container.
- This recipe is easily doubled.
Expert Tips
- 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. Freshly ground ingredients 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.
1/4 cup of salt was A LOT of salt!! My family would not eat their burgers. So sad. I thought it had some really good taste too it but it was extremely salty. Has anyone had any luck cutting the salt back? I want to give this another go but unsure of how to balance it all? Just double everything else??
If you don’t like the amount of salt, you can always scale it back to suit your tastes. I only use 1 tablespoon of prepared seasoning per pound of ground beef.
Even a tablespoon is way too salty. Your nutritional info says that there is 28362mg of sodium per serving. This is what the FDA says about sodium intake per day.
Americans eat on average about 3,400 mg of sodium per day. However, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults limit sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day—that’s equal to about 1 teaspoon of table salt! For children under age 14, recommended limits are even lower.Jun. 8, 2021
Salt/Sodium-Free: Less than 5 mg of sodium per serving
Very Low Sodium: 35 mg of sodium or less per serving
Low Sodium: 140 mg of sodium or less per serving
https://www.fda.gov › food › sodiu…
Sodium in Your Diet | FDA
On a low sodium diet, I would only put a pinch of salt in the mix, max … 2 pinches. Your recipe is a heart attack or stroke waiting to happen!
Thanks for the feedback and you well-researched reply. I’m sure some readers will find it helpful.
It is only 1 tablespoon per pound of the whole blend. The whole recipe will season several Pounds of meat.
HTH
We really liked this seasoning on the burgers I made tonight. I did make one small change. We like smoked paprika so I used that for half of the paprika in the recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Great suggestion!
I love this recipe and it takes the burger to another level. I had dried onion to the meat as well as the seasoning. Cooking on the BBQ gave them a juicy charred flavour, awesome.
Hi,
How much dehydrated onion was added?
Respectfully
Frank
All of the ingredients are listed in the recipe. There is no dehydrated onion only onion powder.
Will this go good with chicken, tenderloin, etc? Thanks
I haven’t tried it on chicken or tenderloin. But I don’t see why not.
How many tablespoons per lb??
I use 1 tablespoon per pound.
This would be helpful to add to the content of the recipe/article.
Thank you for your feedback!
How does sugar get in it? It’s not in recipe but it’s stated in breakdown??? Thanks!
The sugars in the nutritional information can come from naturally occurring sugars. Not added refined sugar.
For the burger seasoning mix you indicate 1/4 cup of salt. It seems dreadfully high given that the other ingredients add up to about 8 tablespoons. I there a typo?
I want to make the mix to give at Christmas, but the salt amount leaves me perplexed.
Thanks.
1/4 cup is correct. I use 1 tablespoon of the seasoning per pound of beef so it doesn’t turn out to be that much. YOu can reduce it if you’d like.
I have been using this mix on everything, including garlic bread, pasta salad, etc. I started making it about 3 yrs. ago and my family loves the flavor(s) .
Delicious!
Is this best with just plain ground beef or will it work this burger recipe?
https://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/homemade-hamburgers/
I would definitely try it in that recipe! It would only add more flavor.
That is quite a bit of salt. Is it possible to make this recipe with less?
Of course, feel free to adjust to suit your tastes. However, this recipe makes a lot and you only need 1 tablespoon per pound of beef. The amount of salt in 1 tablespoon of seasoning is reasonable.
Just tried it minus the cumin, was excellent and made my already good burgers even better.
Used 2 tbsp to 2lb beef and 1lb pork. Plus all my other goodies in the burger
Thanks for sharing your adjustments! I’m glad you found a version that you love :):
Your nutritional information on this recipe is really off. 60 Grams of carbs per serving??
The “serving” size is actually the entire batch.
I put it on every thing it works great on any kind of meat love it use it all the time ,terry p.s.try it
I’m so glad you like it! It’s one of our faves too!
Can you tell me what kind of salt to use?
I use plain old table salt.
I would use kosher salt. It sticks better to food.
Great suggestion!
How much seasoning for one lb. of hamburger?
I am anxious to try this ! What is the best way to store it, and how long will it stay fresh?
I keep it in a sealed jar in my spice cabinet. I’ve had it for up to 2 months – but it doesn’t last long in my house 🙂
I found out I only like cumin in Mexican food. The cumin took over the burger and gave it a Mexican flair we didnot care for. Maybe I have some overly powerful cumin.
I’ve found that when I purchase my spices directly from a spice store (not a grocery store) they are much stronger because they tend to be fresher. If that’s the case, you can always cut down on the amount of cumin in the recipe and adjust it to your tastes. 🙂
How much seasoning do I use for each lb of meat?
I use about 1 teaspoon
What % of your seasoning of total meat please. It is more acurate and easy to calculate.
Thanks
I’m not sure of the %. I always use the measurements mentioned in the recipe. Sorry.
One tablespoon per pound of ground beef.
Hi Ashley, This is a dry rub so just take a pinch and sprinkle it on each side of the burger. Let is sit for a little bit if possible to get the flavor into the meat. This recipe is excellent. I am trying it right now.
THat’s exactly what I do! 🙂
Did you ever receive an answer?
Her original page says to use 1 TB per 1.5 pound of meat. Here’s the link if you want to reference it. https://www.itisakeeper.com/11737/burger-seasoning-blend-2/
Thanks for jumping in and clearing that up 🙂
This burger seasoning blend looks spot on. Thanks for sharing! This recipe has been featured on this weeks Favorite Pins Friday! http://www.madeitloveitpaleo.com/2015/07/24/favorite-pins-friday-july-24th-2015/