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Gyukatsu (Japanese Beef Steak Cutlet)

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 919 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 360 g thick beef steak 2cm thick
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 pinches ground black pepper
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 2 talks fresh Rosemary
  • 4 talks fresh dill
  • 200 g yellow onion grated
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp cooking oil
  • 100 g panko breadcrumbs
  • cooking oil for deep-frying
  • salt optional, for dipping
  • Wasabi paste optional, for dipping
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp red wine
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste

Instructions

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  1. Stab 360 g thick beef steak with a clean fork on both sides, dry with kitchen paper and sprinkle each side with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Place 2 dried bay leaves, 2 stalks fresh rosemary and 4 stalks fresh dill on the top.
  3. Spread half of the grated onion over the bottom of a container, place the steak on top and then cover the top with the other half. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and store in a cool place for 30 minutes. (Preferably, not a refrigerator as this slows down the tenderisation process.)
  4. Mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp red wine, 1 tsp ginger paste and 1 tsp garlic paste in a small saucepan. Place on a medium heat and bring to a boil, allow to bubble for 1 minute and then remove from the heat. Set aside for later.
  5. Once 30 minutes have passed, start heating your oil to 180 °C (356 °F). While you wait, scrape the grated onion and herbs off of the steak. Wash the surface with cold running water and then pat dry with a paper towel.
  6. Coat the steak with a thin layer of 4 tbsp all-purpose flour all over.
  7. Whisk 1 egg with 1 tbsp milk and 1 tsp cooking oil until smooth, then coat the steak.
  8. Finally, coat the steak with a generous layer of 100 g panko breadcrumbs. Gently press them down with your palm to secure them.
  9. Once the oil is preheated, deep fry steak for 1 minute and a half, turning it over halfway through. In other words, 45 seconds on each side. (For medium rare, you can increase this to one minute on each side, 2 minutes in total.)
  10. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to rest for 3 minutes. Cut into strips, approx 1.5cm thick (1/2 inch). 
  11. Serve with dipping sauce (or wasabi/salt) and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe doesn't work for chicken or pork as they need different oil temperatures and cooking times. Refer to my Pork Tonkatsu and Crispy Chicken Katsu recipes for more info.

Nutrition Information

Calories 919kcal (46%) Carbohydrates 60.9g (20%) Protein 45.5g (91%) Fat 57.8g (89%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g Cholesterol 215.5mg (72%) Sodium 1565.5mg (65%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 919

% Daily Value*

Calories 919kcal 46%
Carbohydrates 60.9g 20%
Protein 45.5g 91%
Fat 57.8g 89%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g 54%
Cholesterol 215.5mg 72%
Sodium 1565.5mg 65%
Fiber 4g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.