• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Thyme For The Table

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Blogging Resources
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • About Me
    • Blogging Resources
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Seasonings

    Published: Jan 28, 2023 · Modified: Feb 7, 2023 by Jen Talley · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Best Burger Seasoning Recipe

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly
    • Email
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe
    Chili, Burger and Taco seasonings in three small mason jars with the text: Best Burger Seasoning.

    The Best Burger Seasoning Recipe is made with just a few simple spices. Burger recipes are even better with this brown sugar burger seasoning!

    A burger with lettuce, onion, and tomato on a plate with french fries and a red drink behind it.
    Simple Burger Seasoning No Breadcrumbs

    The best seasoning for hamburgers has arrived! If you like making homemade hamburger patties with your own seasoning blends, you have come to the right place.

    This is the best burger seasoning for grilling, air frying burgers, or pan-frying burgers and truly takes the classic American burger to the next level! This combination has the best flavor and is sure to please your family.

    Here are a few other homemade seasonings that will save you money and use those spices that have been hanging out in your spice cabinet.

    Try Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning for your next Taco Tuesday! This Chili Seasoning Substitute is better than store-bought packets. Also, try this simple Frozen Green Beans Seasoning you will be amazed at how delicious they are!

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • It combines the best spices for burgers to make the most amazing burgers.
    • All parts of this homemade spice blend can be found in your own kitchen or easily accessible at the grocery store.
    • This simple burger seasoning takes just minutes to put together.
    • Homemade seasoning mixes save you money!

    Recipe Ingredients

    We all know that the right seasoning can make all the difference in taste. This is our favorite way to season our burgers. You'll need the following ingredients to make this homemade burger seasoning.

    A small place with the spices for burger seasoning.

    Garlic powder gives a wonderful umami flavor to these delicious burgers.

    Onion powder adds a sweet and amazing flavor.

    Brown sugar is not as common in burger seasoning but adds an incredible flavor.

    Black pepper adds flavor and a little kick to the burger flavor.

    Cayenne pepper is optional, but definitely a good choice for those who love a little bit of heat in their homemade hamburgers.

    How to Make the Best Burger Seasoning

    Here are some quick visual instructions. The full recipe with ingredient measurements is on the recipe card below!

    Measure out the simple ingredients and mix them together in a small bowl.

    Store the blend of spices in an airtight container at room temperature until you're ready to use it.

    Sprinkle this perfect burger seasoning mix evenly over 4 burgers.

    The spices for hamburger patties and the uncooked patties on a plate.

    Cook the burgers on an electric or gas grill, in your air fryer, or on the stove for pan-fried burgers.

    Burger seasoning in a jar and a burger on a plate with french fries and a red drink next to it.

    Recipe Tips & Tricks

    • Make a big batch, store it in a mason jar, and keep it on hand anytime you need a good hamburger seasoning.
    • If you want the flavor of your burger to be more intense, you can double the whole batch and use half inside the ground beef and the other half sprinkled on the burgers. Just make sure you don't overhandle the ground meat. It can cause tough burgers.

    Storage and Reheating

    • Storage: Spices last quite a while. Some even argue that dried herbs have no expiration date, though they can lose their flavor over time. Just store extra seasoning at room temperature! For best results, be sure to keep it in a sealed jar in your spice cabinet or pantry.

    Substitutions

    • Garlic Salt can replace both garlic powder and salt.
    • Kosher Salt, Table Salt, and Sea Salt can all be used interchangeably in this recipe. If the salt is a fine grain, use a little less.

    Variations

    • Ground Beef, Ground Chuck, and Ground Round all make a delicious beef burger patty.
    • Veggie burgers: If you prefer a veggie patty, this seasoning will still add great flavor!
    • Turkey burgers: This is a good burger seasoning for any type of meat!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the best way to season burgers?

    The best way to season burgers is to mix equal parts garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar with half as much black pepper and cayenne pepper. Rub it on your ground meat patties before cooking and enjoy!

    What to put on burgers to make them taste good?

    A good burger seasoning makes all the difference when it comes to making the best hamburger. The best seasoning for burgers on a stove top, grill, or in the air fryer is a mix of basic ingredients. Make your own spice blends by combing garlic and onion powder, brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper for an extra kick.

    Should you mix the seasoning into burgers?

    While you can mix your own spice mixes right into the beef burgers by putting the pound of ground beef in a large bowl and mixing, it can affect the lean beef. Handling the meat too much can rob you of a juicy burger. For a truly gourmet burger, rub the seasoning on the side of the burger before cooking.

    More From Thyme for the Table

    Follow on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Let's cook together on YouTube! See you there! Don't forget to tag me so I can see what you are making!

    • Chili seasoning in a small white bowl with a spoon next to it.
      The Best Chili Seasoning Substitute
    • A dry rub mixture of brown sugar and spices spilling out of a glass jar with a small wooden spoon next to it.
      Award Winning Dry Rub For Ribs
    • Cooked green beans with shredded fresh parmesan on top.
      Easy Seasoning for Sautéed Green Beans
    • Mild taco seasoning mixed in a small black canister.
      Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning Recipe
    Chili, Burger and Taco seasonings in three small mason jars.

    Best Burger Seasoning Recipe

    The Best Burger Seasoning Recipe is made with just a few simple spices. Burger recipes are even better with this brown sugar burger seasoning!
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Seasoning
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: brown sugar burger seasoning, Burger seasoning recipe, hamburger seasoning
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Jen Talley

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

    Instructions

    • Measure the spices and mix them together.
    • Store the burger seasoning in an airtight container until ready to use it.
    • Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over 4 burgers or double the recipe and use some of the seasoning mix inside the ground beef and sprinkle some on the outside of the burgers. (Don't over-mix ground beef)
    • Cook the burgers on the grill, in a pan, or in your air fryer.

    Notes

    • Tip: If you want the flavor of your burger to be more intense, you can double the whole batch and use half inside the ground beef and the other half sprinkled on the burgers. Just make sure you don't overhandle the ground meat. It can cause tough burgers.
    • Storage: Spices last quite a while. Some even argue that dried herbs have no expiration date, though they can lose their flavor over time. Just store extra seasoning at room temperature! For best results, be sure to keep it in a sealed jar in your spice cabinet or pantry.

    Food Safety

    • Cook ground beef to a minimum temperature of 160 °F.
    • Don't use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
    • Wash your hands after touching raw meat.
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for long periods of time.

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    More Seasonings

    • Cooked, seasoned green beans on a plate with fork on a wood table.
      Easy Seasoning for Frozen Green Beans
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly
    • Email

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Comment or Question Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Ned says

      January 28, 2023 at 2:23 am

      5 stars
      This seasoning put our burgers over the top! It was awesome! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jen Talley says

        January 28, 2023 at 2:43 am

        I'm glad you liked it Ned!

        Reply
    2. Jess says

      January 28, 2023 at 4:34 am

      5 stars
      This makes the burgers taste so good!

      Reply
      • Jen Talley says

        January 29, 2023 at 12:53 am

        Thanks, Jess!

        Reply
    3. Ieva says

      January 28, 2023 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      We really enjoyed our burgers last night made with your seasoning recipe. We followed the ratios exactly (including cayenne pepper) and I must say, the flavour was spot-on!

      Reply
      • Jen Talley says

        January 29, 2023 at 12:53 am

        That's awesome, Leva! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Sonal says

      January 28, 2023 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      I made this seasoning and made burgers with it! I must tell you the best flavorful seasoning ever!

      Reply
      • Jen Talley says

        January 29, 2023 at 12:53 am

        Thanks, Sonal!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    A head shot of Jen from the food blog Thyme for the Table.

    Welcome to Thyme for the Table! This is the place to find the best recipes to share with your friends and family around the kitchen table!

    More about me →

    Popular

    • An everything bagel and plain bagel on a small wooden cutting board.
      New York Style Sourdough Starter Discard Bagels
    • Stack tower of Oat Flour Pancakes on light gray plate, sliced to show fluffy texture, topped with blueberries. Milk is in glass behind plate of pancakes.
      Fluffy Oat Flour Pancakes
    • Three donuts with a homemade blueberry glaze with blueberries on top.
      Baked Oat Flour Donuts With Blueberry Glaze
    • Pera Pizza whole, sliced into 8 pieces on marble surface.
      Pera Pizza with Prosciutto and Pistachios

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Us!
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails
    • Follow on Instagram
    • Follow on Facebook
    • Follow on Pinterest

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Media Kit
    • Web Stories

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2020 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme