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The Extra Ingredients You Should Never Add To Burger Meat

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Salt Before Cooking: Salt can draw out moisture from the meat, resulting in a dry burger. It's best to season just before cooking.

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Garlic in Excess: Too much garlic can overpower the beef flavor and alter the traditional burger taste.

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Breadcrumbs: Similar to eggs, breadcrumbs can make the burger too dense and mask the natural flavors of the beef.

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Soy Sauce: Although it adds flavor, soy sauce can overpower the beefy taste and alter the classic burger flavor profile.

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Onions in Large Chunks: Large chunks of onions can affect the texture and make the burger fall apart during cooking. – .

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Worcestershire Sauce in Excess: While a small amount can add flavor, too much Worcestershire sauce can make the burger salty and overpowering.

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Liquid Smoke: While it imparts a smoky flavor, liquid smoke can be overpowering and artificial-tasting if not used sparingly.

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Hot Sauce: Adding hot sauce directly to the meat mixture can make the burger spicy, which might not appeal to everyone.

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