Salisbury steak

American  

noun

1. ground beef, sometimes mixed with other foods, shaped like a hamburger patty and broiled or fried, often garnished or served with a sauce.

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Etymology

Origin of Salisbury steak

1895–1900, named after J. H. Salisbury (1823–1905), U.S. dietitian, who promoted the eating of such steaks

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Salisbury steak

Then, they would lunch on Salisbury steak and Jell-O platters at Schaber’s Cafeteria.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2025

I then didn't think about Salisbury steak again for a good 15 years.

From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2024

The same gravy comes ladled over the burger steak, which Dungca rightly compares to Salisbury steak.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 5, 2021

By 1962, according to a book I have from that year, titled “Meats,” and similar volumes, recipes for Salisbury steak had become burial grounds for convenience foods.

From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2018

At night, Fred, Nala, and Scruffy feasted on Salisbury steak, laughed about the day’s bloopers, and swapped stories.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein