This Burger Seasoning Recipe will elevate your hamburgers to new taste sensations!
Over the years, I’ve found that making a variety of seasoning blends and storing them with my other seasonings saves a lot of time when cooking. One example is this burger seasoning recipe, which allows me to flavor hamburgers without much thought.
One of my biggest mealtime dilemmas is what to do with the ground beef, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and white fish filets that I often buy on sale. Sadly, these proteins are frequently bland and tasteless when left unseasoned, and it can be time-consuming to search online for recipes only to choose one and find that you’re missing an ingredient. That’s why I love to make seasoning mixtures in advance.
I have each blend labeled on my shelf, such as “Polynesian chicken wings,” “hamburger seasoning,” “Cajun fish,” and “taco mix.” You’re right if you think I could buy blends like these at the grocery store. However, if you’ve read the labels, you might have seen artificial flavors, powdered cellulose, preservatives, and fillers. I avoid unwanted ingredients by making my mixtures.
Another benefit of DIY (do-it-yourself) seasoning recipes is that you can control the level of each ingredient. For example, if you want it spicy, add more cayenne. Is salt an issue for someone in your family? If so, omit it. Most seasoning mixes don’t need the added salt because the other ingredients are so flavorful.
How To Add Burger Seasoning To Hamburger Patties
If your first thought is to put the ground beef in a bowl and mix in the burger seasoning, think again. One of the primary reasons why burgers are dry and tough is that people often overwork the meat. Unless you add moist ingredients like an egg, BBQ sauce, or ketchup, skip the mixing and add the seasoning to the outside of the patties.
The best option is to shape your patties gently and sprinkle ¼ to ½ teaspoon of the seasoning on one side of your burger. I recommend this amount for ¼-pound burger patties. Place the burger on the grill or pan and repeat with the same amount of seasoning on the other side. Use defrosted meat, as the seasonings won’t stick to frozen patties.
How Do I Store This?
As with other spices, this burger seasoning blend will stay fresh for months when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Always keep seasonings away from sunlight. Seasonings don’t often spoil; they lose their potent flavor over time. It’s best to make an amount you think you will use within 6 months.
Serving Suggestions
Whether you grill your burgers outdoors or make them on the stove, in an air fryer, or in the oven, you want the perfect side dishes to round out the meal. Serve a Creamy Pasta Salad, Frito Corn Salad, or a light and tangy Cucumber Tomato Salad.
Don’t forget some watermelon or other seasonal fruit. If you are at a picnic or barbecue, finish the meal with a different take on S’mores using these Graham Cracker Cookies for a delightful change.
Burger Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
- Transfer the seasoning mix to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
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