Hambagu Japanese hamburger steak
Juicy beef and pork patties with a sweet glossy sauce. Japanese family favourite served with rice.
- Time40 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.11 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Fry the onion in the butter for 5 minutes until soft. Leave to cool.
5 min - 2
Soak the panko in the milk for 2 minutes. Mix with both minces, the cooled onion, egg, nutmeg and seasoning. Knead for 2 minutes until sticky.
- 3
Shape into 4 oval patties. Press a dent in the middle of each.
- 4
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the patties for 4 minutes each side until browned. Add 3 tbsp water, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
13 min - 5
Lift the patties out. Add the ketchup, Worcestershire, soy sauce and mirin to the pan and bubble for 2 minutes.
2 min - 6
Spoon the sauce over the patties and serve with rice.
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