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Interestingly, steak has roots that trace back to ancient human diets. While the modern concept of steak as we know it originated in Scandinavia during the 1400s, thick cuts of meat have been part of human diets since the dawn of time. The term "steak" derives from "stik" in Scandinavian cultures, and its popularity spread through historical events, including commemorative feasts linked to rituals. By the late 1600s, chop houses in London began serving hearty portions of cooked beef, leading to the modern steakhouse.