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Don't Mess Up Your Burgers With This Common Seasoning Mistake
While most of us love a sizzling and juicy burger, making it at home and ensuring that it has a good balance of flavor can get a bit tricky. There's a common mistake that many fall prey to — going overboard with your seasonings.
A good burger only requires a few carefully chosen seasonings that will make the flavor of your meat shine without overpowering it. For instance, Nicole Johnson, the recipe developer and founder of OrWhateverYouDo.com , told the The Takeout that "A course-ground SPG is really all you need." SPG, aka salt, pepper, and garlic is a seasoning blend that's simple but still infuses a savory, spicy, and umami flavor into your burger, especially if you're working with a meat like beef tha