Hot Hamburger Sandwich

The Hot Hamburger Sandwich is a classic American diner comfort food, consisting of a seasoned ground beef patty served on a slice of white bread and smothered in rich brown gravy. It's often topped with fried onions or mushrooms and sometimes served with a second slice of bread on top, making it a hearty, open-faced or closed sandwich.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and protein from the beef and gravy, with significant carbohydrates from the bread. A typical serving can range from 500 to 800 calories, providing iron and B vitamins from the meat, but it's generally considered a indulgent, high-calorie meal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	30 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	980 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	30 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple of mid-20th century American comfort food, often associated with roadside diners and home cooking. Nutritionally, its unique open-faced style with gravy transforms a simple hamburger into a fork-and-knife meal, blurring the line between a sandwich and a plated entrée.