Hamdi Saidani This Gordon Ramsay Burger Seasoning is a smoky and savory recipe, which is a simple dry rub that brings five-star flavor to your homemade beef patties. It’s the perfect all-purpose blend, ready in just 5 minutes.
Gordon Ramsay Burger Seasoning Ingredients
- 5g salt (about 1 tsp)
- 7g paprika (about 1 tbsp)
- 4.5g garlic powder (about 1.5 tsp)
- 3g onion powder (about 1 tsp)
- 2g freshly ground black pepper (about 1 tsp)
- 0.5g cayenne pepper (about ¼ tsp)
- Optional: 6g dried minced onion
- Optional: A pinch of brown sugar
How To Make Gordon Ramsay Burger Seasoning
- Create the Blend: In a small bowl, measure and combine all the spices: salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and the optional dried minced onion and brown sugar.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk the spices together thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mix.
- Store for Later: Pour the seasoning blend into a small, airtight jar or spice container. Store it in a cool, dark pantry for future use.
- How to Use: When you are ready to make burgers, use approximately 2 teaspoons of the seasoning for every 1 lb (450g) of ground beef. Sprinkle it evenly over the outside of the formed patties just before you cook them.
Recipe Tips
- How to get the juiciest burgers? Gordon Ramsay’s most important tip is to handle the meat as little as possible and to season the patties on the outside only, right before they go into the hot pan. Salting the ground meat mixture in advance can draw out moisture and make the burgers dense.
- What’s the best meat to use? For a juicy, flavorful burger, use a good quality ground chuck with an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio. The fat is essential for flavor and moisture.
- Why add brown sugar? The optional pinch of brown sugar doesn’t make the seasoning sweet. It helps to create a beautiful, caramelized crust on the outside of the burger as it cooks.
- Can I make a big batch? Absolutely! This recipe is perfect for scaling up. Simply double or triple the ingredients, mix them well, and store the blend in a larger airtight container to have on hand for all your grilling needs.
What To Serve This Seasoning On
While this is the perfect seasoning for a classic beef burger, its savory and smoky flavor is incredibly versatile. It is also fantastic on:
- Grilled chicken breasts or thighs
- Pan-seared pork chops
- Sprinkled over roasted potatoes or vegetables
- As a rub for a whole roasted chicken
How To Store Burger Seasoning
- Pantry: Store the seasoning blend in a tightly sealed jar in a cool, dark place such as a cupboard or pantry. It will remain fresh for up to 6 months, though the potency of the ground spices will diminish over time.
Burger Seasoning Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 5 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Is this burger seasoning spicy?
As written, it has a very mild warmth from the small amount of cayenne pepper. It is not overwhelmingly spicy. You can easily adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne to your personal taste.
Can I use this on other types of burgers?
Yes, absolutely. This savory blend would be a delicious seasoning for turkey burgers, chicken burgers, or even plant-based veggie burgers.
Do I mix the seasoning into the ground beef?
No. To follow Gordon Ramsay’s method, you should form the plain ground beef into patties first. You then sprinkle the seasoning generously on the outside of the patties right before they hit the hot grill or pan.
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Gordon Ramsay Burger Seasoning Recipe
Description
A simple, homemade spice blend that perfectly seasons beef burgers with a smoky, savory, and slightly spicy flavor, just like a professional chef.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the spices: salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Whisk together thoroughly until the blend is a uniform color and all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- To use, sprinkle generously on the outside of your formed burger patties just before cooking.
- Store the remaining seasoning blend in a small, airtight jar in a cool, dark place.
Notes
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