Japanese Burger (Chuck and Brisket Burger)

  • Meat Beef
  • Cut Chuck

Masterclass

Ingredients

Beef

  • 750g whole beef chuck with fat cap, silver skin trimmed, diced
  • 740g point end brisket, silver skin trimmed, diced

Other Ingredients

  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 10 cheddar cheese slices
  • 500g cabbage, fine chiffonade
  • 30g roasted sesame dressing
  • 10 burger buns, split, toasted
  • 200g kewpie mayonnaise
  • 150g Japanese pickles

Tonkatsu Ketchup

  • 80g ketchup
  • 80mls sake
  • 80mls Worcestershire sauce
  • 40mls Soy sauce
  • 40g Tonkatsu sauce
  • 80mls water

Serving Suggestions

  • Kumara fries

Preparation

  1. For Patties: Mince chuck and brisket (70% meat 30% fat) on an 8mm grind, season with salt and pepper. Form and press into patties, place on a lined tray, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Place on grill, cold. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Place cheddar cheese slices on patties to melt.
  3. For Sauce: Heat a saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients and stir to combine. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until desired thickness.
  4. Assembly: Toss cabbage in sesame dressing. Place roll bases on a board, spread with mayonnaise, top with cabbage. Top with patty and cheese. Add Tonkatsu ketchup, pickles, and bun lid.
  5. Serve with kumara fries.

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