This is the best hamburger seasoning to add flavor to your burgers all grilling season long! Just add the burger seasoning to your ground beef, form into patties and enjoy.
More spice blend recipes we love to make at home include chili seasoning, fajita seasoning and Italian seasoning.
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Burger Seasoning Recipe
Want the ultimate burger? Season your hamburgers with this flavorful spice blend, add some burger sauce, and toppings, and serve on a homemade hamburger bun. Or keep it low carb and make a burger in a bowl or lettuce wrap burger. Your mind will be blown!
This is the best burger seasoning! I love to mix up a batch of this to have on hand when we grill hamburgers, cheeseburgers or make oven baked hamburgers. Once you mix this in your meat, you will never go back to frozen hamburgers again.
Burger Seasoning Ingredients
These pantry staple spices are the perfect blend of seasonings that combines perfectly and easily in a bowl. Store this homemade burger seasoning to sprinkle on top of or in your burgers each time you turn on the grill!
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Salt: Kosher salt works best.
- Paprika: This smoked paprika gives it a nice smokey flavor.
- Brown sugar: Adds the perfect hint of sweetness.
- Black pepper: Adds an earthy, smokey taste. To add more spicy flavor, try cayenne pepper.
- Garlic powder: Gives it that delicious garlic aroma.
- Onion powder: Skip the fresh onions and use this instead.
- Dried basil: A fragrant herb that adds another layer of flavor.
How to Make Hamburger Seasoning
This is the best burger seasoning recipe out there! It is quick and easy with all the flavors! We love this burger seasoning mix and how simple it is to combine the pantry staple ingredients together. The perfect combination!
- Mix. Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl. Mix until well combined. You can easily double this recipe if you’d like to store more for later.
- Storing. Place in a small jar until ready to use. When ready to use, mix in 2-3 teaspoons per 1 pound of meat. I usually add about 2 1/2 teaspoons. Then add in 1 Tablespoon of BBQ sauce for optimal flavor.
- Cook. Shape into patties and cook according to preference.
Meat to Seasoning Ratio
Make a big batch of burgers with this delicious easy burger seasoning! I usually add two to three teaspoons per pound of hamburger. Mix it really well before shaping the patties. Another great add-in is to mix in one tablespoon of BBQ sauce. Just trust me. It adds the perfect flavor and keeps the burgers nice and juicy.
This recipe makes about eight teaspoons total of seasoning, which is enough for about three to four pounds of meat. Feel free to cut the recipe in half or even double it for a crowd. I love to make the whole batch so that I can save the extra seasoning to use later.
Recipe FAQs
Another delicious and simple recipe would be to use is salting the burger before cooking the burger patty.
Use this delicious burger seasoning blend for a flavorful hamburger every time. Season your hamburger patties according to the instructions below.
Yes and no. This is optional but always a delicious flavor added to the hamburger meat. Seasoning also helps create a crust on the outside of the hamburger. You can season your patties before grilling them, after forming the patties, or while they are cooking.
Yes! That will add loads of flavor and a great texture to the meat. Season your patty overnight. Take your burgers to the next level!
Add about one tablespoon of meat seasoning for every pound of ground meat. Apply the burger seasoning evenly over one pound of meat.
5 star review
“I had so many compliments on my hamburgers when I used this recipe. I used it exactly as it was written. I will 100% use this over and over again!!!”
-Kim
Storage
You can save any extra seasoning or even double the recipe to have on hand the next time you’re making burgers. I like to store mine in an airtight container or jar for optimal freshness. It will keep for about six months if stored properly.
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Hamburger Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
For hamburgers: 1 pound of 80% ground beef + 1 Tablespoon BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl. Mix until well combined. You can easily double this recipe, if you'd like to store more for later.
- Place in a small jar until ready to use. When ready to use, mix in 2-3 teaspoons per 1 pound of meat. I usually add about 2 1/2 teaspoons. Then add in 1 Tablespoon of BBQ sauce for optimal flavor.
- Shape into patties and cook according to preference.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Condiments, Spices
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Absolutely the perfect seasoning blend!!! The burgers were so flavorful & juicy!!! I love it!!!
So glad you enjoyed it!
This was a great mix!
I’d normally throw cumin into the mix but basil was a great idea.
Thanks for the inspiration 😍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent! Everyone loved these burgers. ❤️
So glad you enjoyed the seasoning!
Absolutely terrific spice and everyone enjoyed the hamburgers. Definitely a staple in our house now.
I’m so glad you like the seasoning R Smith!
This turned out to be a really good seasoning for my hamburgers YUM!!!! And I even seasoned my potatoes with it 😋
I had so many compliments on my hamburgers when I used this recipe. I used it exactly as it was written. I will 100% use this over and over again!!!
Yay! That is amazing! So glad you had rave reviews. Thanks for the 5 star review!
very good. I use it all the time. :-) 8 *
Made for an awesome burger!
So happy to hear that, Jean :)
Because I live in rural Peru thete ar NO prepared condiments or spices. I was missing a good hamburger spice ( no onion soup mix) 😔
THANK YOU 💕
You are so welcome, Sharon!
Can you make the burgers and freeze them raw for later use?
Yes you could, just allow them to thaw before grilling :)
just the best i have ever tasted. let me tell what i do i have started my making my own spices. so with very fresh spices (not store bought). it makes ur blend over the top DELISH. i will never use anything but this. THX A MILLION for sharing.
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the seasoning, Tina! Thanks for your kind comment and review :)
this is amazing!!!!!
Was looking for something quick and good. This was not good…it was GREAT! Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!