Building Burgers

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Burgers through the Years

By the end of this lesson... We will know more about how the burger was made famous and how it developed into the various types and flavors we enjoy today.

The Origins of the Burger No one knows precisely where the burger was invented, but the closest origins we can trace it to lies with the Hamburg Steak.

The Hamburg Steak is a popular ground beef patty dish developed in Hamburg, Germany. It was brought by German immigrants to the United States of America.

The Hamburg Steak was widely available in the United States by the 1800s, but at the time, restaurants sold them on plates.

It was believed that the increased demand for convenience by on-the-go workers called for the Hamburg Steak to be sold in between two pieces of bread.

This ground beef patty dish eventually became famous as the hamburger. Today, this is the most widely available variation of burgers found in fast food chains and restaurants worldwide.

The Development of the Burger With the hamburger's popularity, other variations of the original burger started to be sold in the market.

The chicken fillet burger was a common meal among African Americans as early as the late 1930s, and it was later popularized by the American fast food chain Chick-fil-A when it opened in 1964.

The fish fillet burger was popularized by McDonald’s as the Filet-o-Fish. It was the solution to falling sales during Western Christians’ Friday meat fast .

Lastly, recipes on how to make no-meat burgers made from vegetables have been published as early as 1969.

Are burgers today limited to the use of ground beef for the patty?

Stacking the Burger

By the end of this lesson... We will be able to stack a burger to maximize its flavor, texture, and structure for our own tasting pleasure.

Before we proceed...

TAKE A GUESS... Is there a stacking order for sauces and toppings to maximize flavor, texture, and structure in burgers?

The Burger Stacking Order Most people don’t notice the way their burgers are stacked nor do they have any preferences on their burger’s stacking order.

However, there is a suggested stacking order that can help you maximize your burger-eating experience!

Of course, this may still differ depending on your recipe or personal preferences, but knowing how you can stack your burger can definitely help you enhance its flavor, texture, and structure.

You've stacked your burger! You can use this guide to stack your next burgers. However, remember that this is simply a guide. You can still stack your burgers depending on your preferences and personal recipes!

Stacking Popular Burger Recipes

By the end of this lesson... We will know how to stack popular burger recipes that we can try anywhere and anytime.

Remember: The recipes in this lesson are guides for popular burger meals. Feel free to add or remove sauces and toppings depending on your personal taste!

Before we proceed...

Which of the following ingredients is not part of the vegan burger recipe? Traditional ranch dressing also contains mayonnaise which is not vegan-friendly. Remember, the vegan diet excludes all forms of animal and animal-based products!

Which of the following ingredients is not part of the vegan burger recipe? Traditional ranch dressing also contains mayonnaise which is not vegan-friendly. Remember, the vegan diet excludes all forms of animal and animal-based products!

Which of the following ingredients is not part of the vegan burger recipe? Traditional ranch dressing also contains mayonnaise which is not vegan-friendly. Remember, the vegan diet excludes all forms of animal and animal-based products!

Which of the following ingredients is not part of the vegan burger recipe? Traditional ranch dressing also contains mayonnaise which is not vegan-friendly. Remember, the vegan diet excludes all forms of animal and animal-based products!