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Hambagu

Name: Hambagu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 300 g beef mince; 200 g pork mince; 1 onions; 40 g panko breadcrumbs; 60 ml milk; 1 eggs; ¼ tsp nutmeg; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 15 g butter; 4 tbsp ketchup; 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 60 ml red wine; 3 tbsp water

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Also known as Hamburg Steak · Japanese Hamburger Steak

Juicy patties of beef and pork mince with softened onion and milk-soaked panko, seared then steamed until plump, and glazed in a quick sauce of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, red wine and the pan juices. A favourite of Japanese home cooking.

Last updated September 22, 2026

Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min

High protein

Ingredients

beef mince300 g
pork mince200 g
onions1
panko breadcrumbs40 g
milk60 ml
eggs1
nutmeg¼ tsp
salt1 tsp
black pepper½ tsp
vegetable oil2 tbsp
butter15 g
ketchup4 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce3 tbsp
red wine60 ml
water3 tbsp

Instructions

01
Finely chop the and fry it in 1 tbsp of the until soft and golden, then cool completely.
02
Soak the in the .
03
Knead the and with the until sticky, then add the , the soaked , the , and and knead again.
04
Shape into 4 oval patties, tossing each between your palms to push out air, and make a dent in the centre.
05
Sear in the rest of the over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until browned, turn, add the , cover, and steam on low for 8 to 10 minutes, until the juices run clear when you press the centre and no pink is left inside (75°C).
06
Remove the patties. Add the , the , the and the to the pan and bubble for 1 minute into a glossy sauce.
07
Pour the sauce over the patties and serve.

Notes

Toss the meat between your hands to remove air, or the patties crack as they cook.
The dent in the middle stops them swelling into balls.
Topped with a fried egg or melted cheese, it becomes a kid’s favourite in Japanese family restaurants.
Water can stand in for the red wine, and tonkatsu sauce for the Worcestershire sauce.
In Japan it is eaten with rice and a small salad on the side.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 520 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbs: 18 g
Fat: 36 g

Estimated from the ingredients.

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