Hambagu Steak

RecipenKitchen Recipe 50 min · Serves 4 · Japanese

Why make it Juicy Japanese-style minced beef patties, seared and simmered in a glossy ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. A comforting weeknight dinner that goes well with plain rice.

You’ll need

Serves 4 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for the onion 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 200 g) ½ cup panko breadcrumbs 4 tbsp milk 600 g beef mince, not too lean, kept cold 1 egg 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper + 10 more in the full recipe

1 Step 1 of 9 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan over medium heat. Cook the chopped onion, stirring often, until soft and lightly golden. Spread it on a plate to cool completely.

2 Step 2 of 9 Stir the panko and milk together in a large bowl and leave for a few minutes until the crumbs are soft and damp.

3 Step 3 of 9 Add the beef, cooled onion, egg, salt, pepper and nutmeg to the bowl. Mix with your hand for about 1 minute, just until the mixture turns sticky and holds together.

4 Step 4 of 9 Divide into 4 equal portions. Toss each one between your palms several times to push out air, then shape into an oval about 2 cm thick. Press a shallow dimple into the centre of each. Chill for 10 minutes.

5 Step 5 of 9 Heat 1 tbsp oil in the large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear the patties for 3 minutes, until the underside is deep brown, then flip. The last 4 steps are in the full recipe.

Cook’s tip Keep the beef cold and handle it briefly. Warm hands and overmixing give dense, rubbery patties.

Hambagu Steak

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