Hamburger

Hamburger History

Here are some key events in the history of the hamburger 

• 1763: One of the earliest known references to a sausage like a hamburger was in Hannah Glasse's "Art of Cookery, Made Plain and Easy."
• 1840: The sandwich was included in a cookbook by Elizabeth Leslie Cook.
• 1875: Jules Verne described steak tartare in his novel "Michael Strogoff."
• 1885: Frank and Charles Menches claimed to have invented the hamburger at the Erie County Fair in New York.
• 1885: Charlie Nagreen claimed to have invented the hamburger at the Outagamie County Fair in Wisconsin.
• Late 19th century: Hamburg steak became popular in New York restaurants.
• Early 20th century: The hamburger became a popular food item throughout the United States.
• 1904: Fletcher Davis claimed to have invented the hamburger in Athens, Texas.

Hamburger Ingredients

Here are the ingredients used to make a classic hamburger:

Patty:

• 100% ground beef
• Salt and pepper
• Optional:
• Onions
• Garlic
• Paprika
• Worcestershire sauce

Bun:

• White bread
• Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)

Cheese:

• Sliced American cheese
• Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or provolone (optional)

Vegetables:

• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Onions
• Pickles
• Jalapeños or hot sauce (optional)

Condiments:

• Ketchup
• Mayonnaise
• Mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• Relish

Other:

• Bacon (optional)
• Avocado or guacamole (optional)
• Grilled mushrooms or bell peppers (optional)

Feel free to get creative and add your favorite toppings to make the perfect burger!