Salisbury Steak

The succulent burger known as Salisbury steak was first created in the late 1800s. It was named after its inventor, the renowned American physician James Henry Salisbury. After nearly 30 years of research in the field of nutrition, the backbone of his suggested diet included the high-protein intake in the form of a minced beef patty. When Salisbury steak first appeared, the image alone of a patty made entirely of minced beef could easily set off appetites, and even later in the 1950s, these sturdy meat lumps were a cheap way to obtain the daily amount of protein, and eventually became a staple for TV-dinners accompanied by tater tots, gravy, pea-and-carrot medley, and of course, the apple dessert. Along with ground beef, the traditional Salisbury steak also features onions and milk, with the addition of eggs and breadcrumbs that hold the other ingredients together. Salisbury steak is usually grilled or baked, but it can also be fried, while extras to this burger most often include mushrooms or grilled onions.