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My Famous Burger Seasoning is the best burger seasoning for grilling! Mix it up using easy spices from your pantry in just minutes. Try this burger seasoning mix just once, and you'll never want to use simple salt and pepper again!
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Best Burger Seasoning Recipe
My family and friends are always telling me I make the best burgers. I am literally "famous" for my burger recipes! It all comes down to one little secret... my hamburger seasoning. And I'm sharing it with you!
Yes, you can use salt and pepper and if you use great quality beef, simple seasoning still makes an amazing burger. But, once you try my burger seasoning mix... you won't want to make them any other way!
The trick to creating a good burger seasoning is to mix flavors for the most tender, juicy burger with a beautiful crust. That's what makes my mix the best burger seasoning recipe!
What do you season burgers with?
- salt
- black pepper
- paprika
- onion powder
- garlic powder
How to Season Burgers
Add your burger seasoning mix to an empty spice container or jar and label it. Store with your other seasonings!
It's better to season your burger as it's cooking so it develops a crust on the outside. Either season your patties just before grilling them but after forming the patties, or season while they're cooking on the grill or in a pan.
Best Burger Recipes
Try my best burger seasoning recipe with one of our burger recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe
- Mushroom and Swiss Burger
- Air Fryer Burger
- Egg Burger
- Hamburger Sliders
- Smoked Burgers
If you love a good burger recipe that is super easy to prepare and feeds a crowd, my hamburger casserole is perfection!
Burger Temperature
Always follow my guide for the perfect temperature for your burgers. This is the perfect guide to How Long to Cook Burgers!
The USDA recommends ground beef be cooked to a minimum of 160°F.
| Doneness | Temperature | Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | 120-125°F | Bright reddish pink throughout |
| Medium-rare | 130-135°F | Pink throughout |
| Medium | 140-145°F | Slightly pink at the center |
| Medium-well | 150-155°F | Mostly brown throughout, with some pink |
| Well-done | 150-155°F | Brown throughout |
Best Beef Seasoning Recipes
- Homemade Steak Seasoning
- Chili Seasoning Recipe
- Prime Rib Rub
- Meatball Seasoning
- Roast Beef Seasoning
- Homemade Meatloaf Seasoning
- Brisket Rub
- Prime Rib Butter Rub
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📋 Recipe
Our Famous Burger Seasoning
Equipment
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!
Instructions
- Add salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder to a bowl or plate.
- Mix to combine. Season your favorite burgers with our burger seasoning mix and enjoy!
Bettie says
Sounds delicious!
Em Beitel says
Thank you Bettie! It is delicious!
Nomad says
How much meat for this concoction? 1lb 3lbs
Em Beitel says
Thank you for your question! For this amount of seasoning, we used 1 lb.!
Edward says
I would cut back on the salt a little bit and add a little sage!
Mary Good says
How many pounds of meat do you pair one batch of the seasoning with? Seems like a lot of salt, I usually cook with 1 lb of beef when I make burgers. Looks like a great recipe!
Em Beitel says
Hi there! This recipe is for seasoning suitable for 1 pound of beef. This is a very tasty seasoning and will create a very flavorful burger. If you prefer a milder flavor, I would recommend starting with half of the seasoning.
Aimee Hannan says
How much of this do you use per pound?
Thanks!
Em Beitel says
Hi there! This recipe is for seasoning suitable for 1 pound of beef. This is a very tasty seasoning and will create a very flavorful burger. If you prefer a milder flavor, I would recommend starting with half of the seasoning. Thank you, Aimee!
Wes says
Makes an awesome chicken wing rub as well, deep fry wings then shake them in this spice after they are done cooking, pretty good!
Em Beitel says
That's awesome, Wes! Thank you so much for sharing, we're glad you enjoyed it!
DD says
What about air fryer? Just wonder
Em Beitel says
Hi! You could definitely use this seasoning for an air fryer burger. We have one here you can use it with: Air Fryer Burger Recipe
Charlotte Hillis says
Great seasoning! I mixed it in with the ground beef before grilling, and it was great. I will, however, cut the salt down by 1/2 tsp next time, as it was a little bit salty.
Em Beitel says
We're so glad you enjoyed it, Charlotte! Thank you for your comment!
Ginny says
Love this recipe! Thank you for sharing. 😊
Em Beitel says
So glad you love it, Ginny! Thank you for your comment!
Ginny says
Love this seasoning. 5 STARS all the way! Thank you for sharing.
Rebecca Cravens says
This is the only recipe I ever use for hamburger seasoning. It's the best!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Rebecca! We're so glad you enjoy it!