Description
A juicy and flavorful Japanese-style hamburger steak made with a mix of ground beef and chicken, sautéed onions, and a savory umami sauce. A comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
Ingredients
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 tbsp butter
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp water
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp butter
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Set aside to cool.
- While the onion cools, soak the panko breadcrumbs in milk in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground chicken, sautéed onion, soaked panko, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined and sticky.
- Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into oval patties.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat, place the patties in, and gently press the center of each.
- Cook the patties for about 3–4 minutes on one side until browned, flip, and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan, cover with a lid, and steam for 5–6 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, water, soy sauce, and butter. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour the warm sauce over the patties and serve hot with rice or steamed vegetables.
Notes
Use all beef or all chicken if desired—the mix adds juiciness but isn’t required.
Add chili paste or hot sauce to the sauce for extra heat.
Substitute Worcestershire with tonkatsu sauce for deeper flavor.
Grated carrot or mushrooms can be added to the meat for extra nutrition.
Top with a fried egg for a traditional diner-style version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
