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.
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/