Crispy Japanese Beef Korokke
Crispy Japanese Beef Korokke features a shattering panko crust that gives way to creamy mashed potatoes studded with soy-seasoned ground beef and sweet onions. The balance of rich, buttery filling and light, crunchy exterior makes it a comforting bite that’s great for dinner or as a party snack. Serve hot with tonkatsu sauce or a simple side salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Japanese Beef Korokke, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the potatoes to a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Drain, transfer the potatoes to a large bowl, stir in the butter, and mash with a fork or potato masher.
- 3
Set aside.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Stir in the onions and cook until soft.
- 6
Add the beef and soy sauce, and cook, stirring constantly, until the beef is browned and all liquid has evaporated.
- 7
Combine the beef and onions with the potatoes and stir well.
- 8
Heat 1/2 cup oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 9
Shape the potato and beef mixture into 10 evenly sized balls, then flatten into patties.
- 10
Dredge the patties in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko bread crumbs.
- 11
Carefully place the patties into the oil and fry until golden brown on each side.
- Calories 344.02 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 10.86 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 26.81 g 10%
- Total Fat 21.43 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.68 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.09 mg High 25%
- Sodium 179.39 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.91 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 0.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.67 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 340.69 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 11.19 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.14 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Japanese Beef Korokke is made with 10 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Cooking Oil, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 344.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Japanese Beef Korokke made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Cooking Oil, Eggs, Ground Beef. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Japanese Beef Korokke?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 344.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Japanese Beef Korokke easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Crispy Japanese Beef Korokke healthy?
- Crispy Japanese Beef Korokke has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 344.02 calories and 10.86 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 179.39 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.68 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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