On Wed, 5 Jul 2017 15:25:23 +0100, "Ophelia" >
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>"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ...
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>On 7/5/2017 7:44 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>> "Julie Bove" wrote in message news >>
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>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>>> So just like a hamburger but bigger? I learned about Salisbury steaks
>>> here
>>> btw
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>> No, because a hamburger is served on a bun. This is like the patty but
>> made
>> into an oval shape and is often served with mushrooms, grilled onions,
>> and/or gravy. Usually mashed potatoes on the side but I have seen it
>> served
>> with rice or French fries.
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>> Yes, I understood that, but basically it is the same recipe as a hamburger
>> even though it is served differently (and shaped differently) yes?
>>
>> Does hamburger have bread crumbs added? My Salisbury steak recipes does.
>>
>> Heh I will get the hang of all this one day <g>
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>Hamburgers are 100% beef, no fillers and additives.
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>Meatloaf will usually have breadcrumbs and egg as a binder.
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>That's it then))) I was just wondering about two different kinds of
>Salisbury steaks. I only know the one I learned here.

Salisbury steak is a burger that's somewhat like meat loaf. A large
oval shaped burger that's plated without a bun and served with sides
is called a 'chopped steak', often at greasy spoons refered to as a
Blue Plate Special. I most often prepare my burgers as chopped steak.