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The Seasoning Mistake That's Ruining Your Burgers By Rolland Judd Sept. 3, 2025 8:20 pm EST

Making burgers is about as simple as cooking gets, but that doesn't mean you can expect to just slap some naked ground beef on the grill and come away with something exceptional. Even if you deep-fry your burger patties the way Alton Brown does , they still need that something special to get the taste buds excited. Well, that something special is seasoning. However, overcomplicating burgers is a common home cook mistake — and tossing every ingredient from your spice rack into your seasoning blend is the definition of overcomplicating things.

Nicole Johnson, a recipe developer and founder of OrWhateverYouDo.com , agrees. "When I'm in the mood for a solid burger, I keep

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