Nikomi Hamburger Steak is Hamburger patties cooked or lightly stewed in a flavorful brown sauce. It’s quite simple and even less likely you will make mistakes in this dish than regular Hamburger Steak which is already easy to make.
Hamburger Steak is a very popular western style dish in Japan, and it is often made at home or served at many restaurants. While regular hamburger steak is made from ground pork and beef, Tofu Hamburger Steak is made from a mixture of Tofu and ground meat. Although Tofu Hamburger Steak has fewer calories and a little softer texture, it tastes meaty enough for meat lovers.
Japanese Hamburger Steak (aka Hamburg or Hambagu) is one of the most popular western style foods in Japan. People of all ages just love the juicy steak made of ground beef (and/or pork) mixed with onion, egg, and bread (or panko.) It’s like a gigantic meatball or individually served meatloaf. While the most typical sauce is somewhat like gravy mixed with tomato ketchup, there are also many popular variations such as teriyaki-glazed.
Japanese Hamburger Steak, called Hambāgu (ハンバーグ), is not exactly traditional Japanese food but rather a Western-style dish, similar to Tonkatsu. It is an extremely popular home-cooked meal and a staple dinner dish in many households. The pan-fried, tender steak served with a rich brown sauce is loved by Japanese people of all ages, especially young children.