I came across an amazing hand-kneaded hamburger steak in Iga Ueno! "Hamburger steak with Matsusaka beef"
掲載日：2019.03.14
Matsusaka beef is famous among Mie Prefecture, which is rich in ingredients. This rumored hamburger steak made with luxurious Matsusaka beef was a masterpiece that was filled with the idea of ``let people easily eat authentic hamburger steaks at home'' and their commitment to deliciousness.
This hamburger is made with over 31% Matsusaka beef, and the rest of the meat is Kuroge Wagyu beef from Mie Prefecture. Each piece is made using clay. Since this is a hamburger steak that allows you to fully enjoy the original taste of Kuroge Wagyu beef, we recommend adding salt or other ingredients that will not affect the taste.
Hamburgers made by meat professionals
This time I visited Sanshoku Co., Ltd.'s Iga Ueno Direct Sales Office in IgaCity.
Since its establishment in 1966, Sanshoku Co., Ltd. has been manufacturing processed meat products (ham, sausage, bacon) and butchering (Matsusaka beef, Iga beef, Sakura pork, Mie game meat), and has been selling meat to department stores, supermarkets, and gift shops nationwide. We sell wholesale to convenience stores. He is a meat professional with a history of winning numerous awards at SUFFA (German International Meat Fair) and DLG (German Agricultural Industry Association Processed Food Contest).
The company has two bases, the head office in saimyoji IgaCity, which handles processed meat products, and the Iga Ueno Direct Sales Office, which handles meat and seasoned raw meat. This time, Mr. Sudo, the sales manager of Iga Ueno Direct Sales Office, introduced us to the ``Matsusaka beef hamburger''.
The Matsusaka beef hamburger was created about 15 years ago. It was developed with the hope that as many people as possible could enjoy Matsusaka beef at a reasonable price.
This hamburger is a luxurious hamburger with about 30% of it being Matsusaka beef. Make sure to add plenty of volume to live up to the name Sanshoku's ``Matsuzaka Gyuiri''! It's an expression of that feeling.
We immediately sneak into the manufacturing site and investigate the secret behind the deliciousness.
Selected raw materials
The ingredients for the Matsusaka beef hamburger steak are Matsusaka beef, Kuroge Wagyu beef from Mie Prefecture, sautéed onions, milk from Mie Prefecture, and original recipe seasonings and breadcrumbs.
We are also particular about ingredients other than meat. Sauteed onions from Awaji Island, which have about two degrees of sugar content compared to regular onions. We only use milk from a specific manufacturer in Mie Prefecture because we wanted a richness that would match the strong flavor of Matsusaka beef.
We asked Managing Director Matsui, who is in charge of purchasing, to tell us more about Matsusaka beef, the raw material.
In order to convey the deliciousness of Matsusaka beef, Sanshoku only sells A4 or A5 rank Matsusaka beef for all of its products, including hamburgers. Even within the same grade, the degree to which it melts in your mouth will vary depending on the lineage and individual, so when purchasing it, they carefully check each one with their own eyes and judge the taste.
According to Mr. Matsui, the delicious Matsusaka beef has a low melting point of fat. "If it has a low melting point in your mouth, it will have a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Even just touching it with your hands will cause the fat to melt." Matsusaka beef has a high melting point of fat, so when you put it in your mouth, it has a lumpy texture and the flavor doesn't fully spread out, so when purchasing it, they pay close attention to the fat in each individual beef.
"Coarse grinding and hand kneading method" arrived at in search of texture
How to make a hamburger steak with Matsusaka beef is very simple.
First, we grind the raw meat twice using our own mincing machine to make 4mm minced meat. The size of 4mm was decided upon after much trial and error in order to preserve the chewy texture when you put it in your mouth and allow you to fully enjoy the flavor of the beef.
Next, the meat and other ingredients are mixed in a machine. If you mix too much, it will become sticky, so only mix the ingredients briefly for a short time.
Once the ingredients are mixed, it's the craftsman's turn. They are shaped by hand into 120g pieces and put into a self-made mold to form a hambegu. You can see the commitment to each hamburger steak in the way they are carefully shaped one by one.
Sanshoku is most particular about the "hand kneading" process in the manufacturing process. The reason why kneading by hand is less efficient than by machine is that kneading by hand results in a texture that is too mild. Since we are using high-quality meat, we want you to enjoy the texture of the meat, so we use a hand-kneading method.
The hand-kneaded hamburger steak is frozen completely in the freezer, then wrapped and completed.
Surprised by the taste as if it were from an authentic restaurant
The long-awaited tasting is finally here. First of all, I will try eating it without adding any sauce etc. When you take a bite, the first thing you notice is the sweetness of the sautéed onions, and the texture, flavor, and richness of the meat. It tastes just like eating a hamburger steak from an authentic restaurant. Unlike regular frozen hamburgers, Matsusaka beef hamburgers are frozen in a ``raw'' state, so you can enjoy the fresh taste when you cook them at home. I'm happy that the size of each piece is 120g, which makes me feel satisfied.
Both Mr. Sudo and Mr. Matsui agree that the most delicious way to eat it is to eat it as is without adding sauce. I tried it and was satisfied. I think the best way to enjoy the flavor and sweetness of the meat is to eat it as is without any sauce.
When I asked about recommended seasonings if you wanted to change the taste, I was told that grated daikon radish is recommended if you want a refreshing taste, and mustard also goes well with it.
Enjoy Matsusaka beef to the fullest at home
Approximately 30,000 of these frozen hamburgers are shipped to households across the country each year. It is said that it is often used as a gift, and it is so popular that the company receives many requests from people who have received it as a gift, saying, ``I want to eat it again, so I would like to order it again.''
It also comes with a direct recipe for grilling frozen hamburgers so you can make them the most delicious at home, so even those who are not used to cooking can rest assured.
Matsusaka beef hamburgers are a great gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself. I recommend it!
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