Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce

Name: Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 tsp unsalted butter

A Japanese Western-style dish of juicy beef and pork patties smothered in a rich demi-glace style sauce, served with sauteed mushrooms and a side of rice or mashed potatoes.

50 minMediumServes 4560 cal/serving

JapaneseDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow Carb

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1/2 lb ground pork
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely diced yellow onion and cook until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup whole milk; let sit 2 minutes. Add 1 lb ground beef (80/20), 1/2 lb ground pork, cooled onion, 1 beaten large egg, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Shape into 4 oval patties with a dimple pressed into the center of each.
3

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties dimple-side up until browned on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook 3 to 4 more minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 additional minutes. Remove and tent with foil.
4

In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook 8 oz thinly sliced cremini mushrooms until browned and liquid evaporates, about 4 minutes.
5

Add 1/4 cup dry red wine and scrape up browned bits. Stir in 1 cup beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tsp soy sauce. Boil until sauce reduces by a third and lightly coats a spoon, about 5 minutes.
6

Remove from heat and swirl in 2 tsp unsalted butter. Return patties to pan and spoon sauce over them. Serve immediately.

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What is Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce?

A Japanese Western-style dish of juicy beef and pork patties smothered in a rich demi-glace style sauce, served with sauteed mushrooms and a side of rice or mashed potatoes. This reference files it under Japanese dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 50 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce reach?

For Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why does Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce say not to overmix?

Step 2 reads: "Mix gently until just combined." Stirring develops gluten, and gluten makes quick batters tough and tunneled. Stop at step 2 while a few streaks of flour remain; they hydrate on their own.

Is there a substitute for red wine in Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce?

The entry for Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce calls for 1/4 cup dry red wine. In its place: Use beef or mushroom stock with a tablespoon of red wine vinegar or balsamic per cup. The sauce will be a little less deep.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce uses 1 lb ground beef (80/20).

Can I make Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Hamburg Steak with Demi Sauce is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup whole milk, 2 tsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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