Classic Hamburg Steak: A Rural New Zealander’s Secret Recipe
Hamburg Steak, Also Known as Hamburger Steak, for You to Enjoy!
Experience the authentic taste of homemade hamburger steak, a specialty passed down from a rural New Zealander’s kitchen. This dish is my number one hobby and passion, promising a rich, juicy, and tender experience that you won’t forget.
Hamburg Steak Mixture Ingredients- 1Kg Ground Beef
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Sake (or Mirin, for tenderizing and removing odor)
- 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
- 3 Tbsp Ketchup (for flavor and binding)
- 2 Eggs (as a binder)
- 100g Breadcrumbs (for texture and moisture absorption)
- 1 Onion (medium-sized, finely chopped)
- 3 Tbsp Parsley Flakes (for aroma)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (for balanced flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely chop one medium-sized onion. Then, combine the chopped onion with 3 Tbsp of sake (or mirin) in a blender. Blend until you achieve a smooth puree. This step not only adds a delicate onion flavor but also effectively removes any potential gamey smell from the meat.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, place 1Kg of ground beef. Add 1 Tbsp salt, 1 Tbsp black pepper, and the prepared onion-sake puree. Gently mix these ingredients together until they are just combined.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to add my secret ingredients! Incorporate 2 eggs, 100g of breadcrumbs, 3 Tbsp of parsley flakes, and 1 Tbsp of sugar into the mixture. Knead the ingredients vigorously, as if you’re working dough for bread, for at least 5 minutes. Thorough kneading is crucial for developing the proteins in the meat, resulting in a tender and juicy hamburg steak with a delightful texture.
Step 4
To enhance the flavor and moisture of the mixture, add 3 Tbsp of ketchup. Gently mix the ketchup into the meat mixture. This not only makes the hamburg steak incredibly moist and flavorful but also gives it a beautiful, appealing color. If you’re aiming for a truly delicious hamburg steak, trust this recipe and follow along. You might just fall in love with me even more! 😉
Step 5
Many of you have asked about the tool used for shaping the patties! This is a ‘Tupperware’ product, and I believe it’s still available for purchase. Using this mold makes it incredibly easy to create uniform-sized and shaped hamburg steak patties. (If you don’t have this tool, you can certainly shape them by hand.)
Step 6
Once shaped, wrap the hamburg steak patties tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the patties helps them hold their shape better when cooking and enhances the overall flavor. After chilling, pan-fry them until golden brown and enjoy your delicious homemade hamburg steaks!
