Our number 1 pick for this dishJapanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu) ハンバーグ
Japanese-style hamburger patties blending beef and pork are seared until golden then finished in a rich red wine and ketchup sauce.
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The best hambagu recipes
Hambagu is the Japanese hamburger steak: a tender patty of ground meat, onion and panko, pan-seared and simmered in a glossy sweet-savoury sauce. It is a yoshoku (Western-influenced) comfort classic served with rice, and the best recipes get the juicy, soft texture and the sauce just right.
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Nikomi Hamburger Steak Recipe
Juicy Japanese-style hamburger steaks braised in a savory mushroom and onion sauce.
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Tofu Hamburger Steak Recipe
Savory beef and tofu patties glazed with a rich teriyaki sauce, a lighter take on the Japanese burger classic.
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Tofu and Chicken Burger 豆腐ハンバーグ
Tender pan-fried burger patties blending ground chicken and tofu, topped with teriyaki-inspired glaze and shiso leaves.
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Japanese Stewed Hamburger Steak (Nikomi Hambagu) 煮込みハンバーグ
Tender hamburger patties seared and simmered in bold red wine sauce with mushrooms and optional cheese. Restaurant-quality comfort food.
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Common questions about hambagu
What is hambagu?
Hambagu (hamburg steak) is a Japanese-style ground-meat patty mixed with sautéed onion, panko and egg, pan-fried and served with a rich sauce, plated with rice and vegetables rather than in a bun.
How is hambagu different from a hamburger?
It is served as a standalone steak, not in a bun, and the mix usually includes onion, breadcrumbs soaked in milk and egg, giving a softer, more tender texture than a plain beef patty.
What sauce goes with hambagu?
A common sauce is a quick pan sauce of Worcestershire, ketchup, red wine or mirin and butter, though demi-glace and grated-daikon ponzu versions are also popular.