When your burgers need a little something-something, this Hamburger Seasoning delivers! It uses pantry staples, seasons the burgers to restaurant-level perfection, and I bet you have everything you need for it in your kitchen right now!
Email Me the Recipe!
By signing up, you'll join our email list and can unsubscribe anytime. Already registered? Log in.
My secret ingredient for the tastiest homemade burgers.
While there are some die-hard burger fans who relish the unadulterated flavor of ground beef seasoned with a little salt and nothing more, I like to zhuzh mine up a bit.
We’re not making meatloaf here, so I’m not going to toss in a whole bunch of ingredients (I reserve that for Turkey Burgers, which need extra ingredients to keep them moist), but I want something more than salt.
Enter: my easy hamburger seasoning recipe.
I love this combination of spices because it enhances the flavor of the juicy ground beef without distracting from it or overpowering it. This is a seasoning blend that knows its place! It’s perfect for making Air Fryer Hamburgers, Smash Burgers, and Hamburgers in the Oven.
Key Ingredients
You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.
- Kosher Salt. Since there’s salt in this hamburger seasoning, you don’t need to add any additional salt to the ground beef when you’re forming your burgers.
- Smoked Paprika. For a smoky flavor even without the grill!
- Black Pepper. Freshly ground is best.
- Brown Sugar. You can use dark or light brown here. Adding a little sugar helps add a note of caramelization.
- Ground Mustard. For some depth and complexity.
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder. A great way to get onion and garlic flavor into your burgers without changing the patty texture.
- Ground Cumin. Earthy and delish!
How to Make and Use Hamburger Seasoning
Combine. Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar.
Use It. Add a half batch of this seasoning to a pound ground beef, or a whole batch to two pounds. Work it into the ground beef, then form the patties and cook as desired. ENJOY!
More Seasoning Recipes
Hamburger Seasoning
email me the recipe!
By signing up, you’ll join our email list and can unsubscribe anytime. Already registered? Log in.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Mix all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl or jar.
- Add the seasoning directly to the ground beef when forming your burgers. One batch of this hamburger seasoning will season two pounds of ground beef.
Notes
Nutrition
Join today and start saving your favorite recipes
Create an account to easily save your favorite recipes and access FREE meal plans.
Sign Me Up
I never realized how much difference a good seasoning blend could make until I tried this one! It enhances the natural beefy flavor without overpowering it. I love that it has a little bit of everything—savory, smoky, and just a hint of sweetness. My whole family commented on how much better my burgers tasted with this mix, so it’s safe to say I’ll be using it again! Thank you, Erin!
So glad to hear! Thank you Mandy!
I had some friends over for a BBQ, and I used this seasoning on the burgers. Everyone kept asking what I put in them because they were so flavorful! We love the slight kick from the mustard and cumin, and the brown sugar gives a subtle touch of sweetness that balances everything out. Highly recommend it!
Makes me so happy to hear, Ellie! Thank you!
I LOVED this! Perfect balance of flavors, with just a slight kick from the paprika and a little bit of sweetness from the brown sugar. This would be good on pretty much any grilled meat.
So excited to hear it, thanks Odessa!