Burgers Around the World

The American burger is a cultural staple. Just like apple pie and baseball, burgers have become a symbol for what Americans love. Everywhere from McDonald's to Applebee's has burgers on the menu, and most promote their 100% ground beef composition. An American burger is topped with cheese and other standard (to us) condiments, such as ketchup, lettuce, onions and pickles. A bun can vary from basic hamburger rolls to gourmet kaisers, but the bun here isn't what makes the burger special: It's what's between that counts.