Entree: Japan – ハンバーグ ➤ Hambāgu (Japanese hamburger steak)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 12 min

Cook 15 min

Total 27 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 large brown egg, approx. 1.8 oz (50 g)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped, about 4 oz (115 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 0.2 oz (5 g))
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water (for sauce)

Show original ingredient measurements

- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 large brown egg, approx. 1.8 oz (50 g)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped, about 4 oz (115 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 0.2 oz / 5 g)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water (for sauce)

Instructions

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate.

1. Combine the ground beef, egg, panko, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix gently until just combined and form into four even patties.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add patties and sear 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Reduce heat to low, add butter, cover, and cook 6–8 minutes until cooked through (internal temp ~160°F / 71°C).
3. Remove patties and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine ketchup, Worcestershire, 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce, and water; simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
4. Return patties to skillet, spoon sauce over them and simmer 1–2 minutes to glaze. Serve hot.

1. Combine the ground beef, egg, panko, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 tbsp soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix gently until just combined and form into four even patties.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add patties and sear 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Reduce heat to low, add butter, cover, and cook 6–8 minutes until cooked through (internal temp ~160°F / 71°C).
3. Remove patties and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine ketchup, Worcestershire, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and water; simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
4. Return patties to skillet, spoon sauce over them and simmer 1–2 minutes to glaze. Serve hot.