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Salisbury steak

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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.

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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Behold my beautiful creation, she'd say, pointing to, say, a salisbury steak made with cream of mushroom soup.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2021

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