What Country Made Hamburgers
The story goes that in the late 19th century, German immigrants brought their favorite dish, the Hamburg steak, to the United States. This steak was a thinly sliced piece of beef that was served raw, and it was a big hit with the locals. But why did it become a bun-filled, cheesy, saucy masterpiece in the US, you wonder?
Well, it's believed that American creativity played a big role in transforming the Hamburg steak into the hamburger we know and love today. Think about it - what's more American than taking a classic dish and adding some tasty extras to make it even better? It's like taking a classic car and adding some shiny new wheels - it's still the same car, but now it's totally awesome!
So, what about the name? Why is it called a hamburger if it didn't come from Hamburg, New York, or even Hamburg, Germany, for that matter? The answer is that the name "hamburger" is actually a nod to the German city of Hamburg, where the original Hamburg steak originated. It's like a tasty tribute to the dish's roots, don't you think?
Guys Burgers History at Marilyn Millender blog