Bountiful Bahia Burgers

A great burger starts with quality beef and restraint. No fillers. No breadcrumbs. No bottled dressing. Just properly handled ground beef, Bountiful Bahia Seasoning, and a few fresh toppings. The blend's smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic, ginger, and oregano create a burger that is savory, smoky, and slightly sweet with just enough warmth to keep you coming back for another bite.

Bloom Classification

Light Bloom (Low Intensity)

Best Medium: Butter

Why the Bloom Works

Bountiful Bahia contains aromatic spices that become more expressive when briefly warmed in butter. Blooming the seasoning before cooking the onions creates a rich topping that echoes the flavors inside the burger while building layers of flavor.

Ingredients

For the Burgers

• 1¼ pounds ground beef, 80/20 preferred (567 g)

• 2 tablespoons Bountiful Bahia Seasoning (18 g)

• 6 sesame seed buns (450 g)

For the Bahia Onions

• 2 tablespoons butter (30 ml/28 g)

• 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced (225 g)

• 1 teaspoon Bountiful Bahia Seasoning (3 g)

For Serving

• 6 lettuce leaves (30 g)

• 2 large tomatoes, sliced (300 g)

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced (120 g)

Method

Prepare the Patties

1. Place ground beef in a large mixing bowl.

2. Sprinkle Bountiful Bahia Seasoning evenly over the meat.

3. Using your fingertips, gently fold the seasoning into the beef.

Handle the meat as little as possible.

Overworking ground beef creates dense, tough burgers.

4. Divide into six equal portions.

5. Form each portion into a patty approximately ¾-inch thick.

6. Press a shallow thumbprint into the center of each patty.

7. Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes while preparing the grill.

Bloom the Seasoning

1. Melt butter in a skillet over low heat.

2. Add 1 teaspoon Bountiful Bahia Seasoning.

3. Stir continuously for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Prepare the Onions

1. Add sliced onions to the skillet.

2. Cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.

3. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Grill the Burgers

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Place patties on the grill.

3. Cook approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium doneness.

Do not press the burgers while cooking.

Pressing forces flavorful juices into the fire rather than keeping them in the burger.

4. Remove from grill and rest for 3 to 5 minutes.

Assemble

1. Place lettuce on the bottom bun.

2. Add a burger patty.

3. Top with tomato slices and red onion rings.

4. Spoon caramelized Bahia onions over the burger.

5. Add the top bun and serve immediately.

Best With

• Black bean salad

• Grilled corn

• Sweet potato fries

• Watermelon wedges

• Iced tea

Burger Notes

• Keep the beef cold until it reaches the grill.

• Form patties with as few motions as possible.

• The thumbprint helps prevent burgers from puffing up in the center.

• Resting the burgers before serving keeps more juices inside the meat.

• Ground chuck with an 80/20 fat ratio provides the best balance of flavor and texture.

At Oak City Spice Blends, we believe burgers do not need complicated ingredient lists. Bountiful Bahia brings together smoky paprika, warm spices, herbs, and garlic to create a burger that is bold, balanced, and perfect for grilling season.

Bountiful Bahia - Brazilian Seasoning

$11.00

Buy Now