Burger Seasoning Recipe
Wondering how to season hamburgers? This is the spice blend I've used for years and it's amazing. Rich, smoky and savory! You'll be hooked.
Servings: 4 4oz burgers
Calories: 6kcal
Equipment
- 1 small bowl & whisk *or a small spoon
Ingredients
- 1 & ½ teaspoons smoked paprika *see notes below
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper *fresh cracked if possible
Optional (for extra juicy burgers)
- 1 tablespoon mayo & 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. *see notes below
Recipe notes:
Smoked paprika: Don't use regular paprika in this recipe. Make sure you're using smoked paprika. It's the star of the show and super flavorful. Variations: Add a little cayenne pepper to your seasonings if you like spicy food! For a sweeter burger, add a teaspoon of brown sugar. Optional: For extra juicy burgers, try mixing a tablespoon of mayonnaise & Worcestershire sauce into your ground beef before making patties. Scaling up: Want to make a bulk batch of seasoning to have on hand throughout the summer? Use these measurements: 6 tablespoons smoked paprika, 4 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper. Store in a lidded jar in a cool area and use all season long.Instructions
- Add seasonings to a bowl and whisk well until combined.1 & ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Mix seasonings into ground beef before making patties or sprinkle it over pre-made patties, then grill!
- This recipe makes enough for 1 pound of ground beef or four, 4oz burgers. Use approximately ¾ teaspoon per burger.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4th of recipe (all values approximate - for seasonings only, not burgers). | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g