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Japanese Hamburg Steak
4.8 from 24 votes

Japanese Hamburg Steak

Japanese Hamburg Steak is moist, juicy and served with a sweet tangy ketchup-based sauce. It is perfect for dinner, lunch box and also child-friendly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 562 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

For the meat patties
  • 1/2 lb ground beef (225g)
  • 1/2 lb ground pork (225g)
  • 1 onion or half of a large onion, small, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk (95ml, dairy milk or almond milk is fine)
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tablespoons parsley and more for garnishing, finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
For the sauce
  • 1/4 cup sake (60ml, white or red wine will work too)
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce (60ml)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup (60ml)
  • 3-4 tablespoons water (45-60ml)

Instructions

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  1. Place a pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, and then add garlic and onion. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until translucent to develop sweetness. Do not let them burn. Set aside to cool down. We need about 1/2 cup of cooked onions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add ground beef and pork, cooked onions and all other ingredients to make the patties. Mix thoroughly for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
  3. Divide the meat mixture into 6 or 8 equal parts, and form into patties. Slightly press down to create an indentation in the center, because the center will rise up slightly when we cook them.
  4. Heat a heavy bottom frying pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, and add the patties to the pan. Cook for about 8-12 minutes depending on how big and thick they are, flip once until they are all cooked through. If they are browned but not cooked through, you can cover the pan for 1-2 minutes to cook the inside thoroughly. Transfer them to serving plates.
  5. To the same pan, immediately add sake and stir and deglaze the pan for 10-15 seconds. Then add the remaining ingredients for the sauce. Stir to combine, simmer to desired thickness, a minute or less. Taste and adjust to your liking.
  6. Spoon sauce over the meatballs. Serve hot with rice and steamed/boiled vegetables.

Nutrition Information

Calories 562kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 165mg (55%) Sodium 1458mg (61%) Potassium 824mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 269IU (5%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 562

% Daily Value*

Calories 562kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 1458mg 61%
Potassium 824mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 269IU 5%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%

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