Beef Up Your Burger-Making Skills With Tips From These Grilling Experts

Mix it up! There are so many different ways to complete your masterpiece aside from the traditional tomato, onion and cheese route. If you want to add Asian flare to your burger, Shimamoto offered some of the main ingredients used to create the flavor in The Ramen Burger: “I use a secret shoyu sauce to create a Japanese-American flavor. Scallions because every ramen needs scallions. Arugula because it adds a nice peppery flavor to the burger. Sesame oil for the bun to give it a nice aroma and crisp.” To go a more traditional route, Schweid suggests basic ingredients to allow the beef and taste of the meat to stand out. As an old school burger lover, Schweid adds simplistic ingredients, such as his go-to BBQ sauce KC Masterpiece and well-done bacon. However, if you want to add a more elaborate and complex garnish, he suggests seeking out a bacon jam or avocado relish to add a special touch.