This tangy, spicy burger sauce tastes fantastic on beef burgers. It has delicious flavor from oregano, garlic, chili powder and hot sauce and enhances the beef flavor without overwhelming it.
Recipe ingredients and notes:
- Classic burger sauce (also called hamburger dressing) is made with mayonnaise and ketchup plus spices and/or herbs. What's different about the recipe here is that I used canned tomato sauce instead of ketchup. Tomato sauce works great because it has a pure, tangy tomato flavor and none of the sugariness that ketchup has.
- You can use either fresh or dried oregano, both taste great in this sauce.
- Use mild or medium chili powder, depending on how spicy you want the sauce to be. (And check out more delicious recipes that use chili powder!)
How to make it:
Step 1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.
Step 2. Whisk together until smooth.
How to use the sauce:
Generously spread the sauce onto the top and bottom burger buns, then assemble the beef burger.
How spicy is it?
The spiciness in this sauce comes both from hot sauce and chili powder. Use mild chili powder for a moderately spicy sauce and medium chili powder for a pretty spicy sauce.
Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how you liked it in the comments below! Thank you!
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Spicy Burger Sauce
Turn your beef burger into a gourmet meal with this easy, flavorful spicy burger sauce.
Rate this Recipe Print Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- garlic press (optional)
- knife and cutting board
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons canned tomato sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
- ½ teaspoon chili powder*
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano** (you need about 1 sprig (6-inch length) for that)
- ½ tablespoon mild olive oil
Instructions:
- Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Notes:
*Chili powder is a spice blend usually made from ground chili peppers, cumin, oregano, dried garlic and salt. Use mild or medium, depending on how spicy you would like the sauce. **You can substitute ½ teaspoon dried oregano. Storage: Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Bea Scissons says
Easy and delicious
Nicole B. says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it!