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Rich Sweetness from Onions! Basic Fluffy Hamburg Steak

A truly authentic Hamburg steak with concentrated richness and sweetness achieved by sautéing onions until caramelized. This family favorite is juicy and finished to be perfectly fluffy.

Cooking Time 40 min
Calories 575 kcal (1 serving)
Published June 20, 2026
Servings 2 servings
Rich Sweetness from Onions! Basic Fluffy Hamburg Steak

Cook's Notes

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Taste satisfaction

Satisfied

How easy it was

Easy

Would cook again?

Yes

Did they arrange it?

Yes

What changed?

ハンバーガー用に作ったので、タレは作りませんでした

Recommended moments

Weekend lunch

Cooking impression

Original language : Japanese

ハンバーグ単品の写真を撮るのを忘れてました。 ボリュームのあるハンバーグで、厚みのあるハンバーガーになりました。

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Cooking Steps

  1. 1

    Finely mince 100g of onion.

    Advice : Mincing the onion as finely as possible makes it easier to mix with the meat and prevents the patties from falling apart when cooked.

    Ingredients
    Onion 1/2 (100g)
  2. 2

    Heat 5ml of vegetable oil in a frying pan and add the minced onion. Sauté over medium-low heat until light brown, then transfer to a plate and let cool completely.

    Advice : If the onion is still hot, it will melt the fat in the meat, causing the juices to escape. Be sure to cool it completely, for example, by placing the plate on an ice pack.

    Sautéing onions 5 min
    Ingredients
    Vegetable oil (for onion) 1 tsp
  3. 3

    In a bowl, combine 30g of panko and 30ml of milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to soak.

    Advice : Soaking the panko thoroughly ensures it integrates well with the meat, resulting in a moister finish.

    Soaking panko 5 min
    Ingredients
    Panko breadcrumbs 30g
    Milk 30ml
  4. 4

    In another bowl, add 300g of ground mixed meat, 3g of salt, 1g of black pepper, 1g of nutmeg, 1 egg, the soaked panko, and the cooled onion. Knead quickly until the mixture becomes sticky.

    Advice : The key is to mix quickly so that the fat doesn't melt from the heat of your hands. It's ready when it looks whitish and develops a tacky texture.

    Ingredients
    Ground mixed meat 300g
    Salt 3g
    Black pepper 1g
    Nutmeg 1g
    Egg 1
  5. 5

    Divide the meat mixture into 2 portions. Toss them back and forth between your hands like a game of catch to remove the air inside. Shape into 2cm thick ovals and slightly dent the center with your finger.

    Advice : Removing the air properly prevents the meat from cracking during cooking, which keeps the juices inside.

  6. 6

    Heat 15ml of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and arrange the patties. Sear for 2 minutes until browned, then flip. Add 45ml of water, cover with a lid, and steam on low heat for 7 minutes.

    Advice : Steaming ensures that thick Hamburg steaks are cooked through completely while remaining fluffy.

    Searing one side 2 min
    Steaming 7 min
    Ingredients
    Vegetable oil (for frying) 1 tbsp
    Water 45ml
  7. 7

    Transfer the Hamburg steaks to a plate. In the same pan, add 30ml of red wine, 30ml of ketchup, 30ml of Chuno sauce, and 10g of butter. Simmer over medium heat for about 1 minute until thickened, then pour over the steaks.

    Advice : The meat juices remaining in the pan are full of flavor, so make the sauce directly in the pan without washing it.

    Simmering sauce 1 min
    Ingredients
    Red wine 30ml
    Ketchup 30ml
    Chuno sauce (Semi-sweet sauce) 30ml
    Butter 10g

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