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Menchi Katsu (Japanese Ground Meat Cutlet)

Menchi Katsu (Japanese Ground Meat Cutlet)

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Menchi Katsu (Japanese Ground Meat Cutlet) is a deliciously crispy and savory dish that brings the flavors of Japan to your table. Made with seasoned ground beef, these golden cutlets are coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and fried to perfection. Whether served with rice, in a sandwich, or as part of a bento box, Menchi Katsu is perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this comfort food favorite will quickly become a household staple.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 200 g ground beef
  • 100 g onion, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 85 g all-purpose flour
  • Cooking oil (for frying)
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions in butter until softened.
  2. Cook ground beef with onions until browned; mix in sauces and cool.
  3. Combine cooked beef mixture with panko soaked in milk, egg yolk, sugar, and spices.
  4. Shape into patties and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Coat each patty in flour, egg, and double coat with panko.
  6. Fry patties until golden brown on both sides; drain excess oil.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cutlet
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg