Description
Menchi Katsu, or Japanese Ground Meat Cutlet, is a delicious comfort food that combines the rich flavors of seasoned ground meat with a crunchy panko coating. This dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as part of a bento box and is sure to be a hit with family and friends. The savory filling made from ground beef and spices pairs beautifully with a homemade katsu sauce, elevating this simple dish into something extraordinary. Whether you serve it on its own, in a sandwich, or over rice, Menchi Katsu offers versatility that satisfies any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g onion (finely diced)
- 250 g ground beef (for frying)
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
- 85 g all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 egg (for coating)
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Heat butter in a frying pan and sauté onions until golden. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Mix in mirin and Worcestershire sauce, then let cool.
- Combine cooled mixture with breadcrumbs, egg yolk, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into patties and chill for 30 minutes.
- Dredge each patty in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve hot with homemade katsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (120g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg