This Hot Hamburger Plate Was So Good - Glen Forgot To Say Goodbye!

Hot Hamburger Plate Recipe
This is a mashup of an easy Salisbury Steak with mushroom gravy and an open faced hamburger… This is a natural progression of an earlier German dish; throughout the old cookbooks in our collection there are variations of this basic dish, sometimes it’s referred to as meatballs even though it’s always a flattened patty, and may be descended from frikadelle. Now some people claim that this is hamburger steak Southern style or Southern style hamburger steak - but this Hamburger steak with onions and gravy has a long history right here in Canada. The Hot Hamburger Plate probably came here with German migration in the 1700s.
Hamburger Steaks:
Oil for frying
500g (1 Lb) ground beef
15 mL (1 Tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
15 mL (1 Tbsp) garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
15 mL (1 Tbsp) onion powder (optional)
1 egg
Gravy:
2 medium onions, sliced
4 cups sliced mushrooms
30 mL ( 2 Tbsp) butter
30 mL ( 2 Tbsp) flour
375 mL (1½ cups) beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste
15 mL (1 Tbsp) Marmite
How to make Beurre Manié and use Beurre Manié 7:55
Equal portions of flour and softened butter mashed together.
Method:
Combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, and egg.
Mix and then form into 4 patties.
Heat some oil in a frying pan and brown the patties on both sides.
Remove the patties to a plate, and add the onions to the pan.
Fry the onions until golden brown, add the mushrooms and continue cooking until the mushrooms are golden brown as well.
Melt the butter into the mushroom onions, and then stir in the flour.
Stir in the broth, and Marmite, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the beef patties back to sauce, cover and simmer on low until the patties are cooked.
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[@anthonydipoce1015]

Golden Diner has Hot Hamburger. On Carlton St near Jarvis in Toronto. We stopped there for breakfast before heading back to Ottawa. Nice greasy spoon .

[@torontoguys]

not on their menu

[@d.jeffdionne]

@@torontoguys Actually, it is (just happened to get back from there, they also have a great BLT). IIRC, they call it chopped steak with onions.

[@Rgj_j]

From their online menu: “Hot Hamburger Hot hamburger sever with mashed potatoes or rostered potatoes or fries or rice and choice of Greek or chef salad”

[@cclaussen]

I love how Glen thinned the gravy to then show how to thicken it again. Truly good helpful cooking instruction!!

[@jamesbond1231]

I love the "ahhh I should show you." "oh no - my gravy's too thin!". You can see the realization .. earned my sub w/ that moment right there.

[@beckykelley8726]

Yes, now I'll know what to do when it happens

[@PTS0x45]

I used to take my kids to Zeller's for this when they were younger. They're 19 and 16 now, and I mentioned this to them and they literally teared up. They thought it was something that you can only get at Zeller's. My mum made them for us one day, after Zeller's closed (she used to sell these at her cafeteria), and it was amazing. Memories.

[@supercompooper]

It was the best

[@desmondhughes9143]

Amazing. Sweet memories.

[@armadillerff]

Of all the foods I’ve seen Jules eat and how happy she is with certain ones and you can tell she thoroughly enjoys; I’ve never heard her giggle so gleefully while eating one of Glen’s dishes.

[@hexistenz]

Yes! Can’t say I’ve watched *all* of their videos, but certainly 80%-90%. Can’t remember seeing Jules so giggly-happy 😅 Food is such a memory-holder. You taste something you had as a kid, or when you were dating your first girl/boyfriend, or whatever, … And it’s got such power. It’s like gravity. It pulls you in.

[@tbraihl]

Jules and Glen are always co cute together, but in this video, they are just ridiculously adorable! I love how they enjoy each other’s company as much as the food. And the sandwich looks pretty good, too.

[@rebeccaturner5503]

Every home cook I have know have used the " thats good enough" standard. Lots of very fine meals using that!

[@guilletiger]

That's why only good cooks have "the touch"

[@lin1038]

Lol…yes but we say it with conviction!

[@hexistenz]

@@lin1038 😂😂😂 so true!

[@673AWSF]

Wow. This is exactly how my Irish grandmother made hamburgers. Open faced sandwich on toast with the gravy all on top. I had no idea it was a Canadian thing, she probably didn’t either.

[@brucetidwell7715]

Toast would be nice! I was thinking that I wouldn't care for the soggy bread.

[@amstrad00]

From the comments I'm seeing on here, it's a much wider known dish that most though.

[@sharimorris1021]

And I think of this as an American dish. It must be an international meal.

[@DeebeeNonya]

My dad owned diners for many years in the 50's and 60's, and this was one of his favorite meals to serve, and one he would order when he went out to eat after he sold his businesses. In Maryland and Virginia, this was called an open-faced hamburger steak sandwich with gravy. Great video, that brought back a lot of memories.

[@jaxinco]

It's great made with left over chicken or roast beef or roast turkey too.

[@dneid29]

Any suggestions on where to try something like this around DC or Annapolis?

[@DeebeeNonya]

@@dneid29 Unfortunately not. I haven't even been able to find it now for several years here in VA. The places that used to serve it has all closed.

[@neiladlington950]

I'm Canadian and have been for long enough to get grey hairs and I have always called them open faced sandwiches.

[@pinecone2455]

@@dneid29 the DoubleD Diner. Severn’s Park.

[@profrumpo]

Loved this I don't think I've seen Julie this excited about one of Glen's meals. Real comfort food.

[@ericclark1958]

her little giggle was so charming!

[@cujoedaman]

I don't think I've seen Glen this excited and he's the one making it :D

[@kaylaalbers1153]

When you're coming off a binger of older Glen and Friends videos and he uploads a new one. 😎

[@524kirkd]

I love these episodes... But mostly I watch them to see Jules make her entrance.🙂 She brightens up the room just by walking in.

[@mikeisgettinupset]

Her little giggle after that first bite is everything.

[@Count_Smackula]

The version I learned to make is called "hamburger steak". It's served on a bed of mashed potatoes instead of bread, w/ limas or peas on the side. Always a good call for a warming, satisfying dinner.

[@GypsyWomanWindy]

That's what I call it "hamburger steak" always with mashed potatoes 😀

[@nicknack6042]

Yes me too and what you have described is as about as close to the definition of comfort food that I can dream up. Brown gravy smothering the hamburger steak and potatoes. Reminds me of home and being a child. All sorts of good cozy memories.

[@koreyb]

My Mom calls it "swiss steak" but obviously this is not Swiss Steak. But I love it when she cooks it.

[@Hullj]

we can get them in the upper peninsula of Michigan. they call them a hot hamburger sandwich but it's fairly identical to the hot beef or hot turkey which is the meat on top of white bread with a gravy and mashed potatoes on the side. And being US Americans we don't need no stinking vegetables!

[@Hullj]

which may explain our intellectual incapacity...

[@joereedmusic9853]

I was born and raised in Texas in 1948 and I clearly remember my Mother making the exact same dish except using mashed or sweet potatoes in place of fries. Along with homemade fresh bread slices. Brought back some wonderful memories, thanks.

[@herbwitch5681]

Or hamburger steak, without the bread underneath. I still make it for a nice weekday meal.

[@spennygray1307]

This reminds me of the "fast hamburg" dish my grandmother made us in my past. Only, rather than forming patties she'd leave the ground beef loose, and have it running through the gravy. Thank you Glen, I get the same feeling watching your videos that I got standing at her hip as she worked over the stove. Money can't buy that.

[@333donutboy]

That looks fantastic. I would love to see more diner inspired meals.

[@zrated]

In the Southern United States we call something very similar to that a hamburger steak. It is always served with brown gravy with onions and/or mushrooms.

[@laboulesdebleu8335]

Yep, hamburger steak; and I've eaten as many or more with rice (another artifact of the Southern US) and gravy as with any other starch, and probably greens of some kind more than any other veg, and of course the requisite dinner roll or cornbread muffin and a tall glass of sweet ice tea!

[@HRHDMKYT]

@@laboulesdebleu8335 Now that sounds fabulous!

[@baanman]

I'm from SD, and growing up the hot hamburger was the big comfort food. Big fat hamburger patty on a texas toast. Topped with lots of onions and mushrooms, and with a mountain of mashed potatoes which I mixed with corn and lots of brown gravy. Just the thought of it will make you hungry.

[@Sharpevil]

I feel like something in this vein is popular everywhere you can find ground meat. In Japan, the hamburg steak is probably more popular than the hamburger as a sandwich. And the difference between one or the other is just the final vowel. A hambaagaa is a hamburger on a bun. A hambaagu is a hamburg steak, usually with a demiglace sauce.

[@davidcox3076]

@@laboulesdebleu8335 Hamburger steak with brown gravy over rice is like heaven on a plate.

[@phyllisreinking4208]

Extra gravy - never a bad thing. I’m making this for sure!

[@ericmarks6322]

I was 10 yrs. old before I realized gravy wasn't a beverage.

[@jonstone2466]

This is an impressive take on an old fashioned restaurant comfort food. Good on you. Probably the only ”TV chef” ever to tackle this. This is such a great KZbin channel.

[@amstrad00]

Any time mushrooms and onions get cooked up together my mouth begins to water, I absolutely love that combo. When I wan't to 'treat' myself to a nice meal for instance I'll make a steak and do mushrooms and onions as a topper.

[@marilyn1228]

One of my favourite memories is eating at the Kresqe's lunch counter with my mom. the hamburgers were divine but what fascinated me was watching the one cook who ran the whole show. She was simply amazing. From then, I always had a secret love of diners and diner food. Now I can try this recipe, which looks so delicious. Thank you for this!

[@thebigfs2330]

Diners have a sort of magic to them, don’t they? And always either really, really good coffee or really bad coffee that somehow makes you love them more. Either way, diners deserve recognition for their awesomeness!

[@leeroth5604]

Oh my... memories now abound of eating at S. S. Kresge's lunch counter here in Ohio with my mom. Thank you so much Glen and Jules - this video is pure "mental umami" for me! If I find a way to rebuild a C172 with a flux capacitor, hop in the left seat, get it up to 77knots and poof! go back to 1960 to eat this very dish at a Kresge's, I'm going to do it! (Well, maybe not... since I will have to fly through a thunderstorm to snag a lightning bolt 😦).

[@ZachsMind]

When the cook is that uncharacteristically excited about his own food, you know you have a winner. This is even better than usual for a Glen video, and that's saying something. We got places here in Dallas that are essentially the home grown food diner experiences Glen describes but their menu is too varied so they can't focus on getting one thing perfect. "Jack of all trades master of none." Simple elegant breakfast and lunch dishes like this. Maybe vary spices and sides a little bit but a "hot hamburger plate" is really all you need to open for business. You can't throw a stone in Dallas without hitting a tacqueria or a mama's diner, but just a good solid hot hamburger plate? THAT would stand out.

[@Flurgh]

You made me think of Maple Leaf Diner on Preston Road. That menu is overwhelming, but I wonder if their Salisbury Steak plate is more like a hot hamburger plate.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

There was a place in downtown Ft. Worth back in the late 50's early 60's that was only open for lunch. They served 2 sandwich on a bun choices...Huge rump roast of beef or of ham. Then several flavors of tarts for a dessert. The place was always packed. Best lunch ever.

[@panblurray]

When I moved to St John's for a while two years ago, I went to a Chinese-Canadian takeaway with some friends and noticed there was 'hamburger' and 'hot hamburger sandwich.' I asked a bunch of people and none of them knew what it was. Thanks for getting me to finally figure it out.

[@janeteholmes]

When I was a kid in 60s-70s Melbourne, these were called rissoles. All fried patties of minced beef were rissoles. Any variations in gravy and serving method were just rissoles with mash, or whatever.

[@LB-rb7fs]

Yep and of course we would use vegemite cos marmite is awful!😅

[@christenagervais7303]

I loved these as a kid. I would always get this when shopping with my parents at the Woolco lunch counter. This was back in the day when you dressed up to go to the mall!

[@amandahodgin9316]

And that Woolco fluffy, no-bake cheesecake………..yummy.

[@cremebrulee4759]

Was Woolco like Woolworths?

[@lent10]

@@cremebrulee4759 Yes, Woolco was an American-based discount retail chain. It was founded in 1962 in Columbus, Ohio, by the F. W. Woolworth Company.

[@mightyoaks9331]

@@cremebrulee4759 Same company. Woolco was the "big box store" version of Woolworth in Canada.

[@coloringwithd]

I remember those days when “going to town” meant getting dressed, doing your shopping, and eating at Woolworth’s.

[@ChurchladyHmm]

Oh my I forgot about these. My first restaurant job served these--as well as hot beef, hot roast pork, and hot turkey sandwiches. They were a big sell during deer season especially

[@kbjerke]

I travelled ALL OVER Ontario back in the 1970s, servicing bank alarm systems. The Hot Hamburger Sandwich was my regular fare! And I cannot recall ever having a bad one... I will be copying your recipe and trying it out very soon! Like you said, not many restaurants offer this delightful dish anymore. Pity. Oh - and I recently heard that it's pronounced: (wait for it) "Wash Your Sister Sauce." You're welcome. I'm here until Thursday. Try the Hot Hamburger Sandwich!! Thanks, Glen!!!

[@Kenrgeisler]

I'm from Edmonton and can remember going with my grandfather to the counter in the Woolworths back in the early 60s

[@erikak1970]

Hamburger Gravy! That's basically what my mom would make when growing up. The only real difference is instead of making the hamburger patties, she'd just brown up all the hamburger. Then served over mashed potatoes or bread. Big comfort food here. This video made me so happy to see!

[@pattynabozny1503]

Yes - I make hamburger gravy as a regular feature. Different additions, depending on what we feel like or what’s available, but always enjoyed.

[@karenandscott9088]

I make hamburger gravy all the time, especially in the Fall and Winter. Wonderful comfort food!

[@warmhandswarmheart]

OMG my mom made that all the time and I did as well for my children. I loved it. I didn't think it was a popular recipe. I always thought of it as deconstructed shepherd's pie which she never made, even once.

[@squirrellydan4987]

That looks absolutely delicious! Want the best, no fuss caramelized onions? Fill your slow cooker with sliced onions a little salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 hours stirring occasionally. Been doing it this way for years.

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

i'm going to have to try that. thanks amigo! old dogs *_can_* learn new tricks. but here's one for you. try adding a 1/4 teaspoon of sugar (per onion) to the mix and enjoy.

[@brucetidwell7715]

How long do those keep? Fridge or freezer?

[@squirrellydan4987]

@@brucetidwell7715 They never stick around long enough to find out! But it would depend on how much salt you use. A couple weeks at least in the fridge and months in the freezer.

[@andersonomo597]

What a great idea! *What setting please?* I got a bargain 10kg bag of onions recently and this will be great for using them up before they all go off. Also, do you think you could fry them off a bit first to shrink them down - I'm thinking of using my tiny slow cooker and would like it pretty full when done.

[@lynnries7729]

Or sprinkle a pinch or two of baking soda...speeds up the process.

[@josephchristianruiz6581]

Oh man, beurre manié was a nostalgia for me because I remember the time that I had to make one in the last minute because my sauce went slightly loose at the end during our culinary lab finals and was able to pass it thanks to that😂

[@huguesparadis414]

Beure meunier. Butter from the flower Miller. Not beure manié that would be butter that has been roughly handed.

[@amyv.2130]

I tried making a version of this yesterday with what I had. Leftover onion, a few mushrooms, ground chicken, marmite, and beef broth. I also did a cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy. It still turned out tasty and it was fun to make it my own!

[@williamstewart1883]

I'm from southern Ohio. My dad and his parents called this a Hot Shot and it was always served with smashed potatoes. Apparently my grandparents served it thier restaurants.

[@markbajek2541]

KY that's pretty close to a hot brown.

[@tammystratford7079]

I served this as recently as 2016 in my restaurant, Big Mama's Kitchen, here in Cambridge. I'm closed now, sadly. I still make it from time to time for the fam jam. Bulgogi would be marvelous!

[@hexistenz]

Wow, you guys hit the jackpot, Glenn & Jules. I found your channel during lockdown (like many others, I imagine), and have loved you ever since. But the response on this video is something else! Nostalgia, that’s what it is. Our tastebuds and our nose are the repositories of so much joy. And see, we didn’t even need to taste anything. Simply seeing you prepare it, reminiscing, seeing Jules’s giddy giggling, it just brings back all these warm, fuzzy, tasty, happy olfactory and emotional “hits” ❤

[@debbiemom23cs]

My husband and I had a our first Hot Hamburger at Murphy’s Steak House in Bartlesville Oklahoma back in 2017. Delicious! It was white bread, hamburger, fries then topped with brown gravy.

[@girle5584]

Never knew about the butter and flour mashed together. You learn something new everyday. Thanks for that.

[@microtasker]

Yeah, it's in my French cookbooks. I can't recall if it's in like Betty Crocker or Joy of Cooking. It might be but it might be called something else. I never do this method though. I just take cornstarch or flour and some warm water and make a smooth paste and add that to the mix and stir.

[@gamerjunction5335]

The Butter and Flour adds a nice richness to the gravy or sauce. Just give it about 2 to 5 minutes of simmering after adding it to cook out the flour flavor.

[@ValMacher]

Another KZbin Influencer, Early American, uses this often as a thickener. She is cooking early 1800 'receipts' over a kitchen fire. But it's another example of butter and flour mashed together. I'm so hungry for hamburger steak sandwich!

[@kevina5234]

I learned the beurre manie trick from Glen and I use it all the time.

[@gamerjunction5335]

If you have a good gravy and just about anything else, you have a delicious meal!🤤

[@Tk3997]

Good gravy is kind of like cake frosting,the dish it's on is really just a vehicle for getting the gravy into your mouth.

[@evelynolenick8415]

wow I forgot about this great sandwich. I used to make it a lot when my kids were small.thank you for doing this.

[@mariskagalinka5609]

Growing up in Buffalo NY, in my local lunch counter that was called a Brown Burger Plate. It was served with mashed potatoes for more gravy, and your choice of either peas or corn. Thank you for the memories, now I need to make some. 😊

[@evas.5127]

It's an easy recipe and all of us know it, but one has to be reminded of the simple and good things in life every now and then. So, thank you, Glen for reminding me to make a hamburger at home. I surely will try this sauce!

[@lindadutko5721]

Growing up in Detroit during the 50s and 60s we enjoyed these along with Hot Roast Beef and Hot Turkey Sandwiches however ,you must have lots and lots of gravy on your French fries. I still eat French fries with gravy. YUM.

[@mattjohnson6227]

Thank you for being honest about getting onions to that really caramelized state. Most cooking shows act like it takes minutes. It takes a good 45 minutes to an hour.

[@misslazybones]

Wow, this brought me back to my childhood... and then you went ahead and mentioned the Kresge's lunch counter! What a treat that was! Now I want to make this! Thanks so much, Glen!

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

Bonus Glen content! Plus Julie's little delighted giggle. I love the comments with people are saying where to find it.

[@pamelaspooner8335]

This looks like delicious comfort food. Have you reverse engineered Branston Pickle? It's so good but there is nothing else like it and it's getting very pricey here in the US so homemade might be timely. Thanks to you and Julie for all you do.

[@robtheknob7791]

Thank you so much for sharing this! It’s so simple yet so perfect!

[@InternetPersond]

These videos are such a joy to watch but this video was truly inspirational. Thanks Glen!

[@Anniehtv]

In Vermont these are called open face chopped steak sandwiches. A lot of menu's at dinners have an open face sandwich section

[@adamburdt8794]

We have the exact same position when it comes to carmelizing onions.

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

That gravy looks so tasty! I've always liked gravy more than the meat it is made from.

[@SJ-cv8vm]

I just had this for the first time as an adult at gingerman restaurant in scarborough. It was amazing and it actually reminded me of a few times i had it as a kid with my parents. Its a perfect winter meal.

[@johnmckenzie4639]

Kresge's ... what a blast from the past. It's hard to believe you can't get a hot hamburg sandwich in downtown Toronto. Maybe Fran's? I know they have it on the menu at The Grille in Etobicoke. (Queensway near The East Mall) Traditional diner food is getting harder to come by these days.

[@johnathanl2663]

I love looking into these old fashion dishes. My family is from Canada and heard about these but never knew what these dishes were since they are unavailable in Los Angeles where I now live

[@johncassidy2298]

It's a good recipe when both Glen and Julie do their 'happy dance'. 😁

[@andrewsullivan1982]

No matter what you 2 do it always makes my day...thanks for the joy you bring into my life!!!!!

[@ethanschenk1666]

I love how every region across North America has a version of this dish. As a Pennsylvania native, we had “SOS” or chipped dried beef on toast with peas (different but similar ;) ) and Salisbury Steak, and now that I grew up in Houston, the south has Hamburger steak or smothered Chopped Steak. I guess everywhere you go, people need “meat and potatoes” kind of meals! Cheers! Also, loved the deer season comment! I love the camaraderie of a small town diner filled with camouflage and stories! (And some wildlife in the parking lot!)

[@nebbindog6126]

Growing up, on the few occasions my father had to make dinner by himself, it was always the same: pan fried hamburgers with with onion gravy, mashed potatoes, cream corn, and "gravy bread". The four of us got full without objecting to any of it, which I think was the point.

[@jjudy5869]

My dad was a breakfast cook. Bacon-n-eggs any time day or night.

[@JennsCorner777]

My dad loved to cook, grilled was his favorite but his mashed potatoes and potato salad were legendary no one did it the same. When he was a teen my grandma went back to school and all the kids had to pick a night to make dinner, his constant dinner he would make every week was Tuna and Tea, tuna sandwiches with iced tea. I guess his siblings were sick of it but as a kid I loved it. I'm 36 now dad is gone passed away at 52 10 years ago miss his cooking and advice so much.

[@jackflash5659]

First time I tried a "hot hamburger" was back in the mid 80's at a small diner named Gail's Snack Bar on Eastern Ave.and Carlaw in Toronto. I loved it. I worked close by and used to have it for lunch at least twice a week. I don't remember ever ordering or seeing it on a menu since I left job a couple years later.

[@sheteg1]

Gales still serves it. And charges only $3.50 it includes homemade fries.

[@jackflash5659]

@@sheteg1 , $3.50 are you kidding me? Wow!! In the mid 1980"s I'm pretty sure they were charging like $2.50-75.

[@pamelalamb5772]

Oh, the timing was perfect. Had every ingredient in fridge, cooked it for Saturday dinner…so good, so comforting. ❤️🥰

[@applegal3058]

I love the joy in your face as you made and bit into this recipe! It shows the nostalgia and love you have for food. 💚

[@doveandolive1153]

😋oh that looks so comforting, I really need to watch Glen and Friends after I've had a meal and not before !!😉 Glen's idea of a restaurant is great don't forget some pan cake and or pie ♥ make chocolate cookies.

[@wjr4700]

One of your best videos just from the sheer love you guys have for the dish. Making this this weekend. Thanks!

[@ckwoodruff1398]

You both look so happy. This the ultimate comfort food. Very nice. Thanks for such a great show!

[@hulahop5655]

Comfort food in its purest form! I've decided to give it a twist by putting it onto mashed potatoes,(potatoes+butter+cremè fraîche+nfc tomato juice=extra umami) and sprinkle a spoon of fresh parsley over the patty and the gravy. Thank you for the inspiration, Glen and Juliet! ♡ Greetings from Poland

[@HayTatsuko]

I'm definitely going to give this a try sometime. It was my first time watching your videos. This was lovely -- I think I'll hang around a while!

[@timbrock3377]

My childhood was filled with simple meals such as this. This is a 'happy place' for me. Thanks for sharing!

[@timharrelson7372]

Thank you so much for getting my gravy game on point. I have been battling thick, thin and lumpy gravy for years.

[@jonhilderbrand4615]

You guys are so fun to watch! Your chemistry is amazing. Much peace!

[@paulpardee]

I love Jules' little "Ooh, beurre manié! So fancy!" sass at 12:24

[@DconBlueZ]

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

[@tomadkins2866]

It's great how something so simple and un-fancy can bring such joy. I can't say I've ever had this particular version, but it is one of a list of classic diner comfort foods that evoke powerful memories. Yum!!

[@lcroix]

I don't normally comment but the noise Julie makes when she takes the first bite is the cutest, most accurate sign of a perfect nostalgia food that I think I have ever seen. As someone who cooks for the people I love, if I got that reaction, it would be a mic drop.

[@singe0diabolique]

Here in Ohio we would call that a Salisbury steak sandwich, and it looks delicuous!

[@rizzgy7486]

Best recipe I've seen in a while. Thanks for the video!

[@randilevson9547]

I am geeking out!!! My Mom took me at the end of every school year in public school, late June, in the late 1960's to early 1970's to get a hot hamburger lunch at the Nortown restaurant at Lawrence Plaza in Toronto. Sounds a lot like what you had at Kresge's lunch counter. Ours came with white bread open-faced, with peas, and mashed potatoes. It felt like I was in heaven! Oh the memories!!!! Hot days, and cold air-conditioning in the restaurant. My Mom made those days (and everything) so special for me. She has passed, and I miss her every day!! Thanks for the memories.

[@YesNoMaybeOkSure]

Don't think I've ever had a Hot Hamburger Sandwich, but I've had plenty of Hot Turkey Sandwiches in my time. Nowadays my hamburger meat, onions and gravy usually goes over a pile of fries.

[@joshsamford3575]

I love this dish I make it a lot. I was at a dinner not to long ago and they asked me did I want a slice of pepper Jack on the patty. I thought about and said “Yes, yes I do!” 😂 Now every-time I make it at home I have to put some pepper Jack on before I put the gravy.

[@Walt1119]

Looks fantastic!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us!!!!

[@nolikeea1823]

Wonderful Video as always, watching this brought me back to the Kresge's counter at the Centre Mall in Hamilton when I worked with my parents on the farmers market. Keep up the great work & Thanks for sharing this awesome content!

[@drtns]

The Dundas Street Grille in Etobicoke (across from Kipling Station) still does Hot Hamburger Sandwich on their menu. Outside of that it's still pretty common on the east coast of Canada.

[@lorie76yt]

I have that exact frying pan and now I really really really want a hot hamburger sandwich! :D

[@DavidHall-ge6nn]

Looks delicious! Julie's happy little giggle said it all! So cute!

[@cinmor7843]

Thank you for the memory boost - as soon as I saw the title I knew it was going to be good. First meal my grandfather taught me to cook :)

[@sithwarrior]

this is something that my folks love to have, they grew up in the 60's-70's here in Toronto and GTA. they would make it at home but I wasnt too much a fan of it since in the end you just have soggy white bread

[@michaelbratton3319]

That's a budget friendly meal that just about anyone can make?looked lovely!from BIGMICK IN THE UK 🇬🇧

[@wendydawe3874]

You guys are so funny! You have made us all want to make this NOW! Well done, yet again.

[@rfkyt]

This takes me back to the the truck stop diners of the 1960's and 70's on highway 69 like the one at Waubaushene, and the Woodsman further north, The Deerhorn north of Britt . It does not take much of a thought to conjure up memories, thank you.

[@EastSider48215]

Love these - I’m in Detroit and I know it as Salisbury steak. And that’s a definite yes on the Lipton onion soup mix. Love the idea of making it with lamb!

[@halynamyers8664]

I loved these hot hamburgers at Kresges, Woolworths lunch counters, in the 60's. It just didn't get any better. Sometimes called hamburger nips. Looking forward to your restaurant!

[@jamesweaver9636]

Omg, that looks delicious. Thanks for sharing the memories and recipe!

[@frankallen8440]

My grandmother made these for us. Complete with the canned mixed veggies. I'm going to add this to my rotation. Thank you for sharing.

[@noniefuss]

Similarly to this, I will never forget my initial confusion when confronted with a "hot chicken sandwich". 1998, freshly arrived from Southern California, my future Mother-in-law took me out to lunch. Not sure what to order from the tiny diner in their village, I ordered what I thought would be a sandwich with a hot chicken patty. Imagine my surprise when I got an open faced, gravy laden, sliced chicken served on white bread platter with ubiquitous steamed veggies and fries. I was perplexed, but sated by the end of the meal. Thus I learned what "Hot" sandwiches were likely to mean in Canada. LOL This takes me back to the good ol' days.

[@ferdtheterd3897]

The hot chicken variety specifically comes from quebec, one of my childhood favourites

[@mktulpa]

@@ferdtheterd3897 lived in Ottawa a bit and this was pretty common fare at the school I went to there. might have to make this soon for myself!

[@RaphaelClancy]

I've decided, every time you break out the marmite, I'm going to suggest Po Lo Ku mushroom seasoning. It's literally one of the best ways to add meaty umami flavor.

[@virginiaf.5764]

@@itzel1735 I dry mushrooms too. But then I do a seasoning blend in the spice grinder with salt, garlic and onion powder and herbs ... usually thyme because it's a good mushroom herb. Love mushrooms.

[@M00nflowers]

Also, the way you stand back after taking your bite! Love it!

[@MatthewWaltonWalton]

I've never contemplated such a thing but now I want to make it tomorrow. Looks amazing.

[@randybowen3729]

Just writing from South Carolina to say how much I enjoy the show! This looks delicious and we will definitely try it. I’m curious about your technique on the oven chips? They look really tasty as well…

[@virginiaf.5764]

I assumed they were frozen french fries. Could be wrong, though.

[@rdph6693]

Actually it's very easy. When I first searched for a recipe it called for tossing the raw potatoes in a bowl with tablespoon of canola. Since I hate messing up a dish when I don't have to I just lightly sprayed my pan, spread out my potatoes and then lightly sprayed the tops. Bake at about 425 for 20 to 30 minutes depending on the thickness and how crisp you want. I would suggest playing with the temperature and time a bit since ovens vary. I haven't made them lately because I've been having a lot of oven trouble. When a cake bakes in 15 minutes it's hard to trust it for anything and since I live in an apartment it's extremely hard to get a major appliance replaced.

[@virginiaf.5764]

@@rdph6693 I've made oven fries, and they're good. But they don't come close to french fries ... I think Glen would mention a recipe for them, as he always does when there's other food on the table.

[@CaroBbH]

Along the same lines of this, you might want to check out Kettle Beef, a southeast Missouri treat. Served over rice or mashed potatoes, it's awesome.

[@kbjerke]

...and in my travels, I found that most diners also put a slice of bread on top, and drowned it with gravy. *HEAVEN!*

[@channah64]

Thanks! I will be a happy Peterborough lady this week - you have inspired me to make this!