Steakburger Seasoning: A Guide to the Basics
Looking to amp up the flavor of your next steakburger? Wondering what makes the steakburgers at the Freddy’s near you so delicious? While it may not be the only factor in achieving a tasty, mouth-watering steakburger, steakburger seasoning is certainly an important one. To help you make flavorful steakburgers for your next family dinner or hosting event, check out the following guide to steakburger seasoning!
5 Steakburger Seasoning Essentials
Steakburgers typically use higher quality cuts of meat which may provide a greater percentage of fat to the ground beef mixture. By virtue of this foundation, steakburgers often have enhanced natural flavor. However, the extra boost from additional steakburger seasoning further brings out and adds to the overall taste of these burger patties. To make your next round of steakburgers even better, consider using these 5 ingredients that you may already have in your pantry – all of which are also part of our Freddy’s Steakburger & Fry Seasoning®.
Salt: This one steakburger seasoning does so much even in a small amount to bring out the flavor of premium beef cuts, as it does for many other proteins and vegetables. It may also help with moisture retention so that steakburgers can be tender and juicy.
Pepper: Pepper perfectly complements salt as part of steakburger seasoning. Often there are multiple steps in the process of seasoning a dish. In terms of steakburger seasoning, pepper is often added with salt in the initial preparation, but these ingredients may also be used as the finishing touch to the overall dish or put on the patties just before cooking.
Garlic: Although fresh minced garlic may be added to the ground beef mixture, garlic powder is often used in steakburger seasoning mixes, because it is a little more subtle in terms of taste or texture. It is also a time saver when it comes to burger preparation and makes a mix easier to store long-term!
Onion: For many steakburger fans, onion is a staple for this dish in many forms. For ease of storage, especially in batch seasoning blends, as well as immediate flavor, onion powder furthers the savory element while adding a little sweetness to the mix. As with garlic, minced onion pieces may also be incorporated directly into the beef mixture.
Paprika: The intended cooking process for your steakburgers may impact your choice when it comes to this spice. For example, choosing smoked paprika may nicely complement that grill flavor or bring a bit of that essence to a burger otherwise cooked in a different method.
At this point, you may be wondering how much of each ingredient to incorporate into the steakburger seasoning mix. However, this consideration depends on how much ground beef you are working with, as well as your own personal flavor preferences and factors like timing of steakburger seasoning, making of batch seasoning blends and use of other seasoning ingredients in the mix.
Other Steakburger Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers
In making steakburgers, some cooks use all of the steakburger seasoning essentials or just a few. Others start with these 5 ingredients as their seasoning foundation and then enhance their burgers further with herbs, like basil or oregano, or incorporate more heat with cayenne or chipotle. In addition to DIY or pre-made steakburger seasoning blends, other liquid ingredients like Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce and condiments including mustard or even mayo, as recommended at Taste of Home, may be added directly to the beef mixture. Alternatively, some individuals further marinate the completed patties prior to cooking. Looking for other ingredients to consider in your own steakburger seasoning trials? Add other spices that you generally enjoy, let your next burger be inspired by another dish you love or try some recommendations from your favorite home cooks or chefs.
Other frequently asked questions about Steakburger Seasoning
How should I incorporate steakburger seasoning?
Steakburger seasonings may be incorporated directly into the premium ground beef mixture, although some people prefer to add seasoning after the patties are formed. Food Network Kitchen further breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
Can I use steakburger seasoning on other ingredients?
Yes! Many of the seasoning essentials listed here are go-to choices for a variety of other proteins and vegetables. In fact, Freddy’s Steakburger & Fry Seasoning® is used for both our steakburgers and our shoestring fries.
How do I store leftover seasoning?
By making a larger batch of steakburger seasoning, it’s readily available for that next meal time! For storage, use all dried seasonings. Additionally, make sure your chosen storage container is airtight and kept away from sunlight and potential moisture exposure.
Become even more of a steakburger-making sensation, when you make and include your own steakburger seasoning blend or a prepared product, like Freddy’s Steakburger & Fry Seasoning®, as part of your burger preparation. Want to let someone else take care of the cooking tonight? Order your seasoned steakburgers cooked-to-order and customized to your specifications from your local Freddy’s. We look forward to serving you in-house or preparing your order for carry-out or delivery!