Heart-Shaped Japanese Hambagu for Under $10! Budget-Friendly Date Night Dinner

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option with more fiber.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-saving option.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier, while store-brand is often cheaper.

Mince ½ onion finely and sauté in a large pan with 1 Tbsp neutral oil until tender and almost translucent. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

In the bowl, combine the cooled onions with ¾ lb ground beef and pork, ½ tsp kosher salt, black pepper, and ½ tsp nutmeg.

Add ⅓ cup panko, 2 Tbsp milk, and 1 large egg to the mixture. Mix together with a spatula and then knead by hand until sticky and pale.

Divide the mixture into 4 portions (4 oz each) and shape into oval patties. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

In the same pan, heat 1 Tbsp neutral oil over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 3 minutes on each side until browned.

Add 3 Tbsp red wine, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through.

To make the sauce, add 1 Tbsp butter, 3 Tbsp ketchup, 3 Tbsp tonkatsu sauce, 3 Tbsp red wine, and 3 Tbsp water to the pan. Simmer until thickened.

Serve the hamburger steaks with the sauce drizzled on top.

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