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Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and cheddar cheese on a bun, served with French fries and a small cup of dipping sauce on a black plate. cheeseburger Hamburger with lettuce, tomato, and pickles in a paper wrapper next to a serving of french fries and a small container of dark savory sauce in a takeout box. A black-and-white photo of Ray Kroc.
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cheeseburger and fries A cheeseburger with french fries.

hamburger

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Also known as: Salisbury steak, Vienna steak, burger, hamburg steak(Show More)
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hamburger, ground beef. The term is applied variously to (1) a patty of ground beef, sometimes called hamburg steak, Salisbury steak, or Vienna steak, (2) a sandwich consisting of a patty of ground beef served within a split bread roll, with various garnishes, or (3) the ground beef itself, which is used as a base in many sauces, casseroles, terrines, and the like. Hamburger sandwiches are a staple of fast food and commonly served with...

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