Japanese Mushroom Skillet Patty

Cuisine

Japanese

Servings

4

Total time

35 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Difficulty

medium

Ingredients

• 1 Pound ground beef - 1 (lb)
• 8 Ounce cremini mushrooms, finely chopped - 8 (oz), finely chopped
• 0.5 Cup yellow onion, finely chopped - 1/2 (cup), finely chopped
• 0.5 Cup panko breadcrumbs - 1/2 (cup)
• 1 Count large egg - 1 (count)
• 3 Tablespoon soy sauce - 3 (tbsp), Use 2 tablespoons in the patty mixture and the remaining 1 tablespoon in the glaze.
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil - 1 (tbsp), divided, Divided: 2 teaspoons for cooking vegetables and remaining 1 teaspoon if needed for patties.
• 0.5 Teaspoon kosher salt - 1/2 (tsp)
• 0.25 Teaspoon ground black pepper - 1/4 (tsp)
• 2 Tablespoon water - 2 (tbsp)
• 1 Teaspoon granulated sugar - 1 (tsp)

Instructions

1. Prep vegetables and measure ingredients

   1. *Finely chop the cremini mushrooms* and *finely chop the yellow onion*; measure the *panko breadcrumbs*, *soy sauce*, water, sugar, salt, and pepper.

2. Sauté mushrooms and onion

   2. Heat the large skillet over medium heat. Add *2 teaspoons vegetable oil*, then cook the *mushrooms and onion* with the salt and pepper for *5 to 7 minutes*, until softened and the mushroom moisture mostly evaporates.

3. Mix the patty mixture

   3. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the mixing bowl and let it cool until warm, not hot, about *5 to 10 minutes*. Add *ground beef*, panko, egg, and *2 tablespoons soy sauce*; mix gently until just combined.

4. Shape patties

   4. Shape the mixture into *4 oval patties*, each about *3/4 inch thick*. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty to help it cook evenly.

5. Brown the patties

   5. Return the skillet to medium heat. The skillet should have a light film of oil or fat; if it looks dry, add the *remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil*. Add the patties. Cook for *4 to 5 minutes on the first side*, then flip and cook for *4 to 5 minutes on the second side*, until well browned.

6. Glaze the patties

   6. Stir together the *remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce*, water, and sugar. Pour around the patties and simmer for *2 to 3 minutes*, spooning the glaze over the patties until *glossy and lightly reduced*.

7. Check doneness and serve

   7. Check that the center of each patty reaches *160°F*. If any patty is below 160°F, continue cooking over medium-low heat, turning as needed, and recheck before serving. Remove from the skillet and serve while *hot and juicy*.