Copycat Kobe Beef Sliders with Miso Butter & Caramelized Onions

Copycat Kobe Beef Sliders with Miso Butter & Caramelized Onions

Discover a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe for mouthwatering Copycat Kobe Beef Sliders with Miso Butter & Caramelized Onions. This Japanese-inspired street food favorite is perfect for your next gathering or weeknight dinner.

Time: Prep: 20 minutes - Cook: 45 minutes - Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired street food

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground Kobe beef
  • 8 mini slider buns, split and toasted
  • 3 tbsp white miso paste
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground Kobe beef with salt and pepper. Form into 8 small patties.
  2. In a small bowl, mix miso paste with softened butter until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until they start to caramelize, about 15 minutes. Stir in sugar, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and beef broth. Cook until the onions are soft and golden brown, about 10 15 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a separate large skillet or grill pan, cook the patties over medium heat for about 3 4 minutes per side or until desired doneness is reached. Spread miso butter on the insides of the toasted slider buns.
  5. Assemble the sliders: place a cooked patty on each bottom half of the bun, top with caramelized onions, and finish with the top half of the bun. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

For an extra special touch, toast the buns directly on the grill or skillet for a nice charred finish.

Notes

This recipe is not recommended for those with lactose intolerance.

Cultural or Historical Background

The concept of "yakiniku" or Japanese-style barbecue has its roots in the post-World War II era when American military personnel introduced the culture of outdoor grilling and cooking meat to the Japanese public. Today, yakiniku restaurants can be found all over Japan, offering a variety of meats to be grilled at the table.