The Aussie burger is a unique variant of the classic fast food staple, featuring distinct toppings such as pickled beets and pineapple. Originating in the 1940s and gaining popularity by the 1960s, the combination is often attributed to an urban legend about Australian soldiers pranking American troops. Although it has transitioned from a cheap fast food item to a more nostalgic and pricey dish, the Aussie burger remains iconic, often ordered 'with the lot,' which includes various toppings and sauces for an indulgent experience.
The unique combination of toppings that make up a true Aussie burger is referred to as 'the lot,' which includes bacon, a runny egg, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and sauce.
Today, the burger with beets and pineapple is more of a nostalgic menu item in Australia than a golden standard, having been largely replaced by American-style burgers.
The urban legend says that Australian soldiers put the odd toppings on their burgers in an attempt to prank the visiting American troops, and somehow the practice stuck.
The combination of beets and pineapple in Aussie burgers is claimed to have originated as a prank but has since become a beloved, though high-priced, dish.
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