# Hambagu (from Just One Cookbook)

Video: [How to Make Hambagu (Japanese Hamburger Steak) (Recipe) ハンバーグの作り方 (レシピ)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U) by [Just One Cookbook](https://www.youtube.com/@justonecookbook).
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- Serves: 4
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.37 per serving, ~$9.47 for 4 serving(s); saves ~$19.63* per serving (89%) vs ordering out (~$22.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bistro plate at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1/2 onion onion
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3/4 lb (340 g) ground beef/pork
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper black pepper
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/3 cup (20 g) panko
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 large egg large egg
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp red wine
- 1 tbsp (13 g) unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp tonkatsu sauce
- 3 tbsp red wine
- 3 tbsp water

## Steps

1. [0:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U&t=41s) Finely chop half an onion.
2. [1:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U&t=118s) Heat a skillet over medium heat with one tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the chopped onion until tender and translucent.
3. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U&t=150s) Transfer the cooked onion to a bowl and let it cool.
4. [3:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U&t=198s) Add ground beef and pork, kosher salt, black pepper, nutmeg, panko, milk, and a large egg to the bowl with the cooled onion.
5. [3:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U&t=228s) Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and knead the mixture until it becomes sticky and pale.
6. [5:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U&t=302s) Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and toss each patty between your hands to remove excess air.
7. [5:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U&t=322s) Shape each portion into a patty and place them on a tray, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
8. [5:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U&t=354s) Heat a skillet over medium heat with one tablespoon of vegetable oil.
9. [6:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U&t=408s) Place the chilled patties into the hot skillet, indenting the center of each patty.
10. [6:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDdjLFQt8U&t=416s) Cook the patties for about 3 minutes until the bottoms are browned, then carefully flip them over to cook the other side for another 3 minutes.
11. Pour red wine into the pan, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
12. Check doneness by inserting a skewer; if clear juice comes out, the patties are done.
13. Remove the cooked patties from the pan and plate them.
14. In the same pan with the remaining drippings, add unsalted butter, ketchup, tonkatsu sauce, red wine, and water over medium heat.
15. Simmer and stir the sauce until it thickens to the point where drawing a line through it holds its shape.
16. Spoon the finished sauce over the cooked hamburger steaks.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- skillet
- wooden spatula
- bowl
- spatula
- tray
- plastic wrap
- lid
- skewer

## What the video didn't say

- Total cooking and prep time is not explicitly stated in the video.

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