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    Home » Recipes » Spice Blends & Seasoning Mixes

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    Burger Seasoning

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    This burger seasoning is a mixture of herbs and spices that can easily take the flavor of your burgers to the next level! Get ready for an impressive homemade gourmet burger that will easily wow all of your friends and family at your next cookout! Made with seasonings you most likely already have on hand, you'll be ready to get cooking in no time!

    Best Burger Seasoning Recipe

    Burgers are easily one of the most classic American foods out there. People love gathering together for barbecues and cookouts so they can hang out with their friends and family while firing up the grill to cook some juicy burgers!

    They are easily customized by changing up the types of meat (like elk, bison, or venison) and then piled high with all of your favorite toppings! However, before you get to pile on the lettuce and tomatoes, you must first make sure that your meat is properly seasoned for maximum flavor!

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    This burger seasoning is so packed with flavor that it will easily take all of your burgers to the next level!
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    • Best Burger Seasoning Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients For Burger Seasoning
    • 🔪 How To Make Burger Seasoning
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🥡 Storing
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 🍔 Best Burger Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe

    Make sure to take a look at all of my burger recipes to use with this tasty seasoning blend! For even more information, check out the best cheese for hamburgers and this great list of delicious burger toppings!

    🥘 Ingredients For Burger Seasoning

    If you enjoy cooking at all, you most likely already have all of these common spices on hand. So go ahead and whip up a batch of burger seasoning to save for when you need it!

    • Paprika - 1 tablespoon of paprika.
    • Smoked Paprika - ½ tablespoon of smoked paprika.
    • Salt - 1¼ teaspoon of salt.
    • Pepper - 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
    • Brown Sugar - ½ teaspoon of brown sugar. For this recipe, I prefer to use light brown sugar. However, you can use dark brown if that's what you have on hand.
    • Garlic Powder - ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
    • Onion Powder - ½ teaspoon of onion powder.
    • Cumin - ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin.
    • Cayenne Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

    *Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

    🔪 How To Make Burger Seasoning

    Making a homemade spice blend is really quite simple as all you do is mix it all together! Just grab your measuring spoons, a small bowl, and an airtight container or spice jar to store it in.

    This recipe will make about 2¾ tablespoons of seasoning, which is great for seasoning about 5-6 pounds of beef.

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    1. Measure your spices. In a small mixing bowl, add 1 tablespoon of paprika, ½ tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1¼ teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, ½ teaspoon each of brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon of both cumin and cayenne pepper.
    2. Mix. Mix the spices together until well combined.
    3. Store. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.

    Use this seasoning for any of your favorite burger recipes! To complete the meal, take a look at these great ideas for what to serve with burgers! Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • This blend will yield about 2¾ tablespoons of seasoning. 
    • For seasoning burgers, you'll want to use 1-1½ teaspoons of seasoning per pound of ground beef. 
    • For some more spice, you can always add a dash more cayenne pepper!
    • If my burger seasoning has been stored for a while, I like to give it a quick shake or stir before using it to make sure everything is mixed together.
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    🥡 Storing

    Keep your spices stored in a sealed container or spice jar in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. When stored properly, your spices can remain fresh for up to 3 years. However, the freshness may begin to fade sooner.

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    ❓ FAQ

    How Should I Season My Burgers?

    There is actually a right and wrong way to season your burgers! You'll want to sprinkle the seasoning onto the meat immediately before you place it on the grill.
    When meat is seasoned, the salt and spices draw the moisture out. If you let the uncooked meat sit with the seasoning on for too long before cooking (more than 3 minutes), it can cause you to have dry burgers!

    Should I Mix Burger Seasoning Into The Meat?

    My personal preference is to use the burger seasoning as more of a dry rub, seasoning the entire patty immediately before grilling it. Remember that you don't want the meat to be seasoned for more than about 3 minutes prior to cooking, so it is easier if you don't add the seasoning into the mix.

    Should I Season My Burger Before Or After Cooking It?

    For best results, you'll want to add your seasoning to the patties before cooking. This allows the flavors to really combine with the meat and create a nice crust during the cooking process.

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    🍔 Best Burger Recipes

    • Mushroom Swiss Burger - Mushrooms and swiss cheese is a flavor combination made in Heaven!
    • Western Bacon Cheeseburger - Onion rings, barbecue sauce, melted cheese, and smoked bacon make up this savory and hearty burger!
    • Travis Scott Burger - This popular McDonald's burger is even better when it is homemade!
    • Hawaiian Burger - For a touch of sweetness, add some pineapple and teriyaki sauce to your burgers!
    • Baked Cheeseburgers - Baking your cheeseburgers in the oven is perfect for days when it isn't nice enough to grill!
    • Lobster Mac and Cheese Burger - This incredibly unique, comforting, and delicious burger is packed with macaroni and cheese and lobster!

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    Burger Seasoning

    This burger seasoning is a mixture of herbs and spices that can easily take the flavor of your burgers to the next level! Get ready for an impressive homemade gourmet burger that will easily wow all of your friends and family at your next cookout! Made with seasonings you most likely already have on hand, you'll be ready to get cooking in no time!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 7kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 0 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 1¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon light brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    • In a small mixing bowl, add your paprika, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
      1 tablespoon paprika, ½ tablespoon smoked paprika, 1¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • Mix the spices together until well combined.
    • Use immediately or store in an airtight container.

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    Notes

    • This blend will yield about 2¾ tablespoons of seasoning. 
    • For seasoning burgers, you'll want to use 1-1½ teaspoons of seasoning per pound of ground beef. 
    • For some more spice, you can always add a dash more cayenne pepper!
    • If my burger seasoning has been stored for a while, I like to give it a quick shake or stir before using it to make sure everything is mixed together.
    • To store: Keep your spices stored in a sealed container or spice jar in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. When stored properly, your spices can remain fresh for up to 3 years. However, the freshness may begin to fade sooner.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g (1%) | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 365mg (16%) | Potassium: 40mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 675IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg (1%) | Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
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    burger seasoning, burger spice blend, hamburger seasoning
    Course Spice Blends
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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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