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Juicy Beef Hambagu Steak Recipe with Mushroom Gravy

Japanese Beef Hambagu Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 chuck) Do not use lean beef
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Soaked in the milk
  • 3 tbsp Whole Milk
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Shimeji or Button Mushrooms Sliced or stems removed
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Divided
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine
  • 3 tbsp Ketchup
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 large Potatoes Peeled and cubed for mash
  • 3 whole Bell Peppers (Red, Green, Yellow) Sliced

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions until translucent and golden. Remove from heat and let them cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooled onions, panko-milk mixture, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Knead the mixture with your hand until it becomes pale and sticky.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 oval patties. Toss each patty back and forth between your hands about 10 times to release air pockets. Indent the center of each patty with your fingers.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash with butter and milk. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Sear the patties for 3 minutes per side until browned.
  • Add the red wine to the pan, cover with a lid, and steam-cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes until the meat is cooked through.
  • Remove patties from the pan. In the same pan with the juices, add the remaining butter and mushrooms. Sauté until soft.
  • Stir in the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until the gravy thickens slightly.
  • In a separate pan, quickly sauté the bell peppers until blistered but crisp.
  • Serve the Hambagu steaks topped with the mushroom gravy, alongside the mashed potatoes and sautéed peppers.