salisbury steak
Definition
Noun A dish consisting of a seasoned ground beef patty, typically served with a sauce or gravy. It is a type of main course, often considered a comfort food.
Usage
The term "Salisbury steak" refers specifically to the prepared dish. It is used as a countable noun. * For dinner, we had Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes. * The cafeteria serves Salisbury steak every Thursday. * I ordered a Salisbury steak.
Examples
- The classic Salisbury steak is smothered in a rich brown onion gravy.
- She prefers her Salisbury steak with a mushroom sauce.
- This frozen dinner includes Salisbury steak, green beans, and a dessert.
Advanced Usage
- The dish is named after Dr. J. H. Salisbury, a 19th-century physician who advocated for a diet of lean, minced beef.
- While similar to a hamburger patty, "Salisbury steak" specifically denotes a patty intended to be served as a main dish with a sauce, not in a bun.
Variants and Related Words
- Patty (noun): A small, flat cake of minced or ground food, especially meat.
- Hamburger steak (noun): A similar dish of a ground beef patty, sometimes used interchangeably with "Salisbury steak," though it may not always imply being served with a sauce.
Synonyms
- Minced beef patty
- Hamburger steak (context-dependent)
Related Phrases
- With gravy: This is a common descriptive phrase used with Salisbury steak.
- Salisbury steak with gravy is a hearty meal.
Noun
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ground beef patty usually with a sauce
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