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Where did the hamburger sandwich originate?
Answer
United States
While ground beef was called 'Hamburg-style' steak, the U.S. invented the hamburger sandwich by placing ground beef between bread.
💡 Did you know?
The hamburger's popularity exploded after its debut at an American world's fair, introducing millions to Fletcher Davis's culinary invention.
Other options people guess
- Hamburg, Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
Topics
- food history
- USA
- hamburger
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