Japanese Hamburg Steak
Juicy ground beef patties topped with a savory demi-glace sauce and served with rice and vegetables. A beloved Japanese comfort food with tender, flavorful meat and rich pan sauce.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 300 g ground beef
- ½ medium onion, finely minced
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp mirin
- ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ tbsp butter
- 1.5 cup steamed rice
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Soak panko breadcrumbs in milk for 2 minutes until soft. Sauté minced onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Cool slightly.
- 2
In a bowl, combine ground beef, softened breadcrumb mixture, cooked onion, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—do not overmix.
- 3
Divide meat mixture in half and shape into two oval patties about 1 inch thick. Make a slight indent in the center with your thumb.
- 4
Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once foaming, carefully place patties in the pan. Sear without moving for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- 5
Flip patties and cook the second side for 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- 6
In the same skillet, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, mirin, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 7
Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry. Stir into the sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
- 8
Divide steamed rice between two plates. Place one hamburg steak patty on each portion of rice.
- 9
Pour the demi-glace sauce over each patty. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- medium mixing bowl
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- whisk
- small bowl for slurry
- meat thermometer
- wooden spoon
- kitchen tongs
- serving spoon
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