Description
A juicy and tender Japanese-style hamburger steak combining ground chicken and beef, pan-seared and simmered in a savory onion-soy glaze. This comforting dish is a staple in Japanese home kitchens and a delicious example of yoshoku cuisine.
Ingredients
250g (1/2 lb) ground chicken
250g (1/2 lb) ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
1/2 onion, thinly sliced (for sauce)
3 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp sauce (such as Worcestershire)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1/2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp water (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Soak the panko breadcrumbs in milk and set aside.
- Sauté the finely chopped onion in a skillet with oil until soft and translucent. Let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ground beef, cooled onions, soaked panko, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until sticky and well combined.
- Divide the mixture into four portions and shape into oval patties, pressing the center slightly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the patties for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for another 5–7 minutes until fully cooked. Remove patties and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the sliced onion until soft.
- Add ketchup, sauce, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the patties to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for 1 more minute.
- Serve hot with rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
You can substitute ground chicken with ground pork or use only one type of meat.
Add finely grated carrots or mushrooms to the patty mix for extra nutrition.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.
To reheat, use a skillet with a splash of water or microwave with a cover to retain moisture.
If you don’t have mirin, substitute with 1 tbsp rice vinegar + 1 tsp sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
