Have you ever had a burger in a restaurant and as you were eating it you thought to yourself (or shouted out loud with your mouth still full) “Shut the front door! This burger is amazing!
Do NOT throw every spice in your spice rack on your burgers.
Restaurants season with salt and pepper, occasionally a wee bit of garlic powder, but if you stick with the S & P you’re going to have a great burger. I like to use seasoned salt personally, which a lot of restaurants use, and I use fresh-cracked black pepper.
Do NOT press down on the burger!
I can not stress this one enough! Pressing down squishes out ALL the fat which will result in a dry burger. Most people press down to cook the beef faster (what’s the rush?) or to flatten out a puffy burger, use Bobby Flay’s trick, trust me.
Why Burgers Always Taste Better At A Restaurant
FAQ
What do restaurants use to season burgers?
The essential seasonings for a restaurant-style hamburger include kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of paprika for added depth of flavor.