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The steps to season hamburgers, with them shaped on parchment paper as burgers before grilling.
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Hamburger Seasoning Recipe

Mix up a hamburger seasoning recipe for the most delicious, juiciest burgers. Everyone will rave over at your next backyard BBQ cookout! Add amazing flavor with just a few insider secrets like what beef to buy, how to make the burger patties, and pro grilling tips. Grill restaurant-quality hamburgers in your own backyard this summer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: Seasoning
Keyword: burger seasoning, burger seasoning recipe, hamburger seasoning, hamburger seasoning recipe, hamburger spice blend, the best burger seasoning
Servings: 24
Calories: 21kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup paprika
  • 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix using a small whisk to evenly combine.
  • Mix ¼ cup burger seasoning into the ground beef, preferably 80/20 hamburger meat. Optional: Add 2 tablespoons Worcesertshire sauce. Press into hamburger patties on a parchment lined sheet pan, then grill 5-7 minutes each side until burgers reach 165 degrees internal temperature.
  • Store the remaining burger seasoning in a clamp jar for up to 6 months to season hamburger meat.

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Notes

Storing Homemade Burger Seasoning Blend

  • The best way to store your own spice mixes is to keep them in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
  • Mark your containers of seasonings with a large black marker with the expiration date, and rotate out expired seasonings twice a year.
  • Create a spice cabinet location that is a dry place away from moisture and extreme heat.

Best Burger Seasoning Tips

The flavor of your burger will gain so much flavor with these tips. Mixing in a seasoning blend before grilling is the best thing for a good burger.
  • Only mix your ground beef and rub for under a minute. This makes an amazing juicy burger that doesn't overwork the meat which can make them tough. A dense burger is not what you want. This technique also creates a nice crust. The hot grill sears the outside of the burgers with all those nooks and crannies, so you get the perfect burger every time!
  • Season the beef burgers evenly and add Worcestershire sauce for an even more maximum flavorful burger taste.
  • If you cook burgers indoors in a cast iron skillet, one of the best ways to add flavor is to cook in a bit of bacon grease! It adds the best flavor and is a chef's secret. Brush some on the sides of the patty too.
  • My favorite way to portion each burger patty from the whole batch is to use a large ice cream scoop. The great thing is this keeps them an even size so they all cook at the same time!
  • Press the burgers on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup. You can cover a lot of burgers with plastic wrap and chill to grill off to grill later.
  • Spread butter on the buns, and toast the buns on the grill for maximum flavor in your Homemade Hamburgers.
  • Wire brush the grill well, then use a light coating of vegetable oil on a paper towel for a non-stick surface on your grill grates.
  • This burger seasoning works for all kinds of best homemade burgers, even veggie burgers, pork, lamb, or chicken.
  • And the last and MOST important thing, Burger Sauce! This recipe is very similar to In-N-Out Burgers in Southern California, which is known as one of the best hamburger drive thru joints!

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 878mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg