It is the name of sailors from the city of hamburg . Immigrants to the United States from German-speaking countries brought with them some of their favorite foods. One of them was Hamburg Steak. The Germans simply flavored shredded low-grade beef with regional spices, and both cooked and raw it became a standard meal among the poorer classes. In the seaport town of Hamburg, it acquired the name Hamburg steak. Today, this hamburger patty is no longer called Hamburg Steak in Germany but rather "Frikadelle.
Fun Facts
- Hamburgers remain on of the most favourite foods among Americans today.
- Ranking #1 among all restaurants with 26,000 stores in 119 countries,McDonalds serve millions of hamburgers.
- On a average Americans eat 3 Hamburgers a week.
- 60% of all sandwitches eaten are hamburgers.
- Recently study at university of North Carolina found the average hamburger is 23% larger than today in 1977.
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