Melt-In-Your-Mouth Japanese Hamburger Steak

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp cooking oil (divided)
• 1 lb ground beef (mixed with pork if desired)
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter (unsalted)
• 1 tbsp all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1/3 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine panko breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl. Set aside while preparing the other ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add onion. Lightly season with salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Set aside to cool completely.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, sautéed onions, garlic, egg, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until evenly combined.

4. 4

   Scoop a portion of the meat and toss back and forth between your hands before forming into a tight patty.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the patties on the pan, indent the center, and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with demi-glace sauce and enjoy!

6. 6

   --- To make the demi-glace sauce: ---

7. 7

   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir to combine. Once it turns light brown, add mirin, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and water. Cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce is thickened.