Menchi Katsu (Japanese Ground Meat Cutlet)
Indulge in the delightful experience of Menchi Katsu, a Japanese Ground Meat Cutlet that delivers an irresistible combination of crunchy panko coating and a juicy beef filling. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or enjoying it as a quick lunch. The homemade tangy katsu sauce complements the savory flavor of the seasoned ground beef, making every bite unforgettable. With minimal preparation and straightforward steps, you’ll create a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress both friends and family.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g onion (finely diced)
- 250 g ground beef
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
- 85 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Cooking oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for sauce)
- dash of rice vinegar (for sauce)
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan with butter over medium heat. Cook the onions until softened and slightly golden.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in mirin and Worcestershire sauce; let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix together the cooled meat mixture with panko breadcrumbs, egg yolk, salt, pepper, and other seasonings.
- Shape the mixture into oval patties and chill them for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat cooking oil to 160 °C (320 °F). Set up plates with flour, egg, and panko for coating.
- Dredge each patty in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry patties in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about two minutes each side.
- Drain on a wire rack before serving with your homemade katsu sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg