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 mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
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
- 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
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.
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!
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