Why Are Beef Burgers Also Known As Hamburgers?

15 May 2018, 16:28 | Updated: 15 May 2018, 16:47

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Mystery Hour Question

Name: Matt, Surbiton

Question: Why are beef burgers sometimes known as hamburgers?

Answer: Because they hail from Hamburg.

Serving up minced meat in a patty was first done in the German city.

They wouldn’t call ham ham in Germany so it’s because of the place name.

Doner kebabs were made in Germany as well.