Hot Hamburger Plate

The Hot Hamburger Plate is a classic American diner comfort dish, featuring a grilled hamburger patty served open-faced on a slice of white bread and smothered in rich brown gravy. It typically includes the beef patty, bread, and gravy, and is often accompanied by simple sides like mashed potatoes or fries.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the beef patty and carbohydrates from the bread and gravy, with a significant amount of fat from the beef and gravy. A typical serving can range from 600 to 900 calories, providing iron and B vitamins but also a substantial amount of sodium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	850 kcal
Protein	45 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	42 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Iron	6 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Vitamin B12	3.5 mcg
Zinc	8 mg
Phosphorus	450 mg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Selenium	35 mcg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg

Per 1 plate (450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a hearty, no-frills meal that represents traditional American diner fare, often associated with working-class comfort food. Nutritionally, its open-faced presentation and gravy topping make it a uniquely filling and savory variation of the standard hamburger.