Sweet Onion Hamburger Seasoning

JUNEEEEEEE.

The official start of summer.  The longest day of the year.  My dad's birthday.  Flag day.  Father's Day.  All of these are some pretty cool events that take place in the month of June.

Around here, June kind of comes in like a whisper, barely noticeable after you've already "unofficially" kicked off summer back on Memorial Day Weekend.  I find it hard to really find an event in the month of June that makes me think of one particular food.  It's probably going to involve grilling and some type of protein not of the vegetarian/vegan persuasion.  My go-to is steak or hamburgers.  I love coming up with all sorts of cool recipes for steak marinades, hamburger mixes and even veggie marinades and sauces to go on the side.

My inspiration often comes from scouring the grocery aisles for pre-packaged bottles and powder packets that catch my eye.  Since we are big meat eaters, we are always looking for ways to flavor our meals and create variety at dinnertime.

This sweet onion mix is no different.  I found a hamburger seasoning mix at a local store near my home that I decided to try.  We loved it and felt like we could rival any restaurant burger recipe.  Buttttt.... if you're like me, this meal could only be made better by completely eliminating the need for pre-made mixes and making something completely authentic and from scratch.

So, you're getting my own version of sweet onion hamburger goodness.

This recipe is, admittedly, less exciting than store-bought versions from an aesthetic standpoint.  I tried to color it up a bit with some paprika and black pepper to give it a little extra oomph, but I can't compete with the in-your-face-ness of artificial colors.

Buttttt.....

when it comes to flavor, this is spot-on!  Super sweet with a little hint of smokiness from the paprika  and the trademark bite of onion, this pairs perfectly with a thick handful of juicy hamburger!  I loved the flavor and couldn't wait to share my new recipe for you to try on your own grilling adventures this summer!













Sweet Onion Hamburger Seasoning

1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp onion flakes
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper



Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.  Mix seasoning with 1 pound of ground beef prior to grilling.