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

My Wisconsin-raised consultant deemed the overall effect “legit Midwest supper club,” and the menu matches, with some straying — e.g., a kale Caesar alongside Salisbury steak.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023

When Ginsburg and others enthuse that everybody was welcome, they mean matrons and stenographers, executives, artists and “bums,” to quote Brooks; a panorama of metropolitanism commingling over coffee and Salisbury steak.

From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2022

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

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