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Ultimate Umami Burger

Modified: Mar 15, 2025 · Published: Aug 12, 2019 by Keith · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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umami burger topped with lettuce, onions cheese on white platter

Meet your new favorite Umami Burger! Juicy beef & savory mushrooms create the ultimate bite—with just 4 ingredients.

umami burger topped with lettuce, onions cheese on white platter + knife

What is an Umami Burger?

Umami (from Japanese) or savoriness, is one of the five basic tastes. Foods that have strong umami flavor include beef, shellfish, fish sauce, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, and soy sauce. It's often characterized as being earthy. Like our Smash Burgers, this Umami Burger recipe features high quality, simple ingredients to create the most mouthwatering flavors. Top it with cheese, pickled onions and a Spicy Asian Sauce for ultimate Umami flavor.

Serve them with: our famous Mashed Potato Salad, Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad, or Mexican Street Corn for the best cookout ever.

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  • What is an Umami Burger?
  • Ingredients
  • 🔪Top tip
  • Instructions
  • Featured review
  • Why this recipe works
  • Variations
  • 🍔 More Burger Recipes
  • Storage
  • FAQ
  • Related recipes
  • Umami Burger recipe

Ingredients

ingredients for umami burger on marble surface
  • GROUND BEEF: we prefer 80% lean ground beef chuck for burgers
  • MUSHROOMS: we like crimini mushrooms for this recipe, as they provide great flavor and are easy to find
  • EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING: the "secret ingredient" that makes this recipe easy. We like Everything But the Bagel Seasoning at Trader Joe's.
  • GARLIC: fresh garlic cloves

*see recipe card for quantities.

🔪Top tip

Don't press down on burgers when you are grilling. This pushes all the juice (and flavor) out, leaving you with a dry burger.

Instructions

  1. Chop Mushrooms: chop mushrooms (by hand or in a food processor) until they resemble the size of rice.
  2. Season Ground Beef: Pour mushroom mix over ground beef along with chopped garlic and Everything Bagel Seasoning. Mix together, trying to work beef as little as possible.
  3. Make Patties: Divide mixture into 4 equal patties and set in refrigerator until ready to cook.
  4. Cook Burgers: Burgers can be cooked in skillet, on the stove, or on a char-grill. Cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip burger and cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow burger to rest for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Build the Burgers: Place some of the Spicy Sauce (see recipe card for details) on the bottom of the hamburger buns. Add burger, cheese, and your favorite toppings (we like pickled onions, lettuce and tomato for optimal umami flavor).
two umami burgers with carmelized onions on white platter with knife

Featured review

❝ I love the idea of adding mushrooms to the mince, along with that sauce I can see why this burger is a hit!❞
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Why this recipe works

This Umami Burger recipe has quickly moved to the top of my list of burgers. It's impossible to resist, combining fresh ground beef with ground mushrooms for a tender, but firm bite. The bagel seasoning and garlic help the flavors explode when you bite into it. Mushrooms give this burger extra tenderness and earthy flavor. The sweet and tangy sauce works perfectly with this blend.

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We challenge you to put this Umami Burger recipe on your menu for your next family cookout, even if you have to fib about the mushrooms. Some of our family members still have no idea they have been eating mushrooms for ages!

Variations

  • TURKEY: this recipe works just as well for ground turkey for a healthier, leaner burger
  • NO CARB: go without the bun. Serve burger on top of a Crunchy Asian Salad instead
  • MAKE IT A SLIDER: this recipe works great for sliders. Just use about 2 oz. of meat per patty, and serve it them on slider buns

🍔 More Burger Recipes

  • SMASH BURGERS: thin, restaurant style burgers, smashed on the grill to create caramelized, crispy edges
  • GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS: a lean, flavorful burger that's not lean on flavor! Fresh pineapple slaw makes each bite savory and sweet
  • ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGER: when you're in the mood for something spicy, this sausage burger delivers! Made with Italian sausage, peppers and spices
  • CAPRESE PORK SLIDERS: ground pork, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil make these mini burger bites irresistible!
umami burger with toppings on white platter with glass of beer

Storage

  • STORE LEFTOVER BURGERS (minus buns and toppings) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • FREEZE: freeze burgers (extra uncooked patties) in an airtight container. We recommend wrapping each one separately in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Thaw them completely in the refrigerator before you're ready to serve, then follow cooking instructions.

FAQ

How do you cook an Umami Burger?

We prefer grilled burgers for that smoky, chargrilled flavor. They also taste great when cooked in a skillet on the stove. Cooking to medium or medium-rare can keep the burger juicy and enhance its savory taste.

What toppings are best for Umami Burgers?

American cheese, cheddar cheese, pickled onions, lettuce and tomato bring out the umami flavor. Top it with our special Asian Sauce.

Can I prepare Umami Burgers ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the burger patties and toppings in advance. Store them separately in the refrigerator and assemble and cook the burgers just before serving to ensure freshness.

What type of bun is best for an Umami Burger?

A sturdy bun that can hold the juicy and flavorful patty without falling apart is ideal. Brioche buns, pretzel buns, or whole grain buns are popular choices.

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Umami Burger recipe

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5 from 3 reviews

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Meet your new favorite Umami Burger! Juicy beef & savory mushrooms create the ultimate bite—with just 4 ingredients. 

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 portions 1x

Ingredients

Scale

FOR THE BURGER:

  • 12 oz ground beef
  • 8 ounce mushrooms (we used crimini)
  • 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic

FOR THE SAUCE:

  • ½ C Chili sauce
  • ¼ C Gojuchang paste
  • ¼ C brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder.

Instructions

  1. Start by chopping mushrooms (by hand or in a food processor) until they resemble the size of rice.
  2. Pour mushroom mix over ground beef along with chopped garlic and bagel seasoning. Mix together, trying to work beef as little as possible.
  3. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and set in refrigerator until ready to cook.
  4. To make the sauce, simply combine all ingredients in small saucepan and cook over medium low heat for 10-15 minutes and then allow to cool.
  5. The burgers can be cooked either in skillet, on the stove, or on a char-grill.
  6. Cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on one side and flip burger and cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow burger to rest for 2-3 minutes.
  7. To build the burger, place some of the sauce on the bottom of the hamburger buns, add your burger and your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Notes

  • Don't press down on the burgers when you are grilling. This pushes all the juice (and flavor) out, leaving you with a dry burger.
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Burgers & Sandwiches
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz burger
  • Calories: 199
  • Sugar: 4.7 g
  • Sodium: 106.3 mg
  • Fat: 5.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
  • Protein: 29.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 67.8 mg

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Comments

  1. Matt - Total Feasts says

    August 14, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    Burgers are also a staple in our household. My boys love a good beef burger, although we have tried to find some veggie alternatives (like beyond beef) they aren't quite the same! I love the idea of adding mushrooms to the mince, along with that sauce I can see why this burger is a hit!

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  2. Jackie says

    May 19, 2024 at 6:30 pm

    This burger has so much juicy flavor and texture! We even serve it to our kids and they have no idea there are mushrooms in it!

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