The Secret Ingredient for the Best Burger

Add this magical spice blend to your ground beef for just the right amount of flavor in your burger!

A while back I came across a recommendation for this Grillmates Worcestershire spice blend. That bit of tanginess from the Worcestershire sauce flavor adds something interesting to any protein you use it with.

lb. of ground beef on parchment paper and Grillmates Worcestershire spice blend on a kitchen counter

But the real winner is a simple burger.

mixing ground beef with Grillmates Worcestershire spice blend

Mix a generous couple of tablespoons of the spice blend with your pound of ground beef and you’re on the way to the best burger of the summer!

flattening a ball of ground beef mixture between both (gloved) hands

Make sure to mix gently and don’t overmix. And when you form your burgers, roll them into balls, flatten

creating a dip in the center of a burger (with your thumb)

and make a bit of a dip in the center.

Shaped burgers with a dip in the center of each one.

This will help your burger keep a flatter shape while cooking. 

2 grilled burgers on an outdoor grill. Spatula under one of them

And if you have a flat-top griddle, take these burgers to the next level by smashing them thin using a spatula for a crispy smashburger. Serve them in these grilled garlicky pitas for a perfect summer sandwich.

a grilled burger in a bun with lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions. Grillmates Worcestershire spice blend bottle in the background

Esti Waldman

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4 responses to “The Secret Ingredient for the Best Burger”

  1. Msl Avatar
    Msl

    Is it derived from fish

    1. Esti Avatar
      Esti

      It has an OU – not an OU-Fish designation. That’s what they put on the worcestershire sauces that they certify.

    2. No fish Avatar
      No fish

      Our McCormick Grill Mates Worcestershire Pub Burger Seasoning, 10.62 oz. does not contain fish. Fish, when present, will always be declared on the product label by the species name of the fish such as “anchovy”. It is important that you read the ingredient statement on your package at the time of purchase to ensure accuracy

      From the manufacturer a year ago, in response to a question on the Amazon page

  2. Matya Mizrahi Avatar
    Matya Mizrahi

    Is this spicy?

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