Celebrated as the quintessential American food staple around the globe, the hamburger has various origin stories. Most of them date back to the early 20th century, when chefs in different parts of the US started selling beef patties between two freshly baked buns. That way, deliciously seasoned and fried meat could easily be enjoyed on-the-go. Over time, cheese, juicy slices of tomato, pickles, lettuce, and ketchup were added, and the classic burger was born. But of course, this was just the beginning. Today, there’s an infinite number of delicious burger variations inspired by famous world cuisines and food philosophies. From exotic rice burgers in East Asia to veggie burgers with spicy chutney in India, there’s truly no limit when it comes to everyone’s favorite comfort food. Get creative and find new burger ideas in our recipe collection!