Wagyu Ground Beef Recipe
This Wagyu Ground Beef Recipe delivers a rich, buttery flavor with perfect marbling. Learn how to cook Wagyu ground beef using the best methods and enjoy it in burgers, tacos, or pasta dishes.
- Author: Sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-seared or grilled
- Cuisine: American, Japanese
For the Wagyu Burger Patties:
- 1 pound Wagyu ground beef
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or American)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting buns)
- Lettuce, tomato, pickles, and preferred condiments
For the Wagyu Tacos:
- 1 pound Wagyu ground beef
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 corn tortillas
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Lime wedges for serving
For Wagyu Burgers:
- Preheat a skillet or grill to medium-high heat.
- Gently shape the Wagyu ground beef into four loose patties, avoiding overworking the meat.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Add cheese in the last 30 seconds.
- Toast the brioche buns with butter and assemble with toppings.
- Serve immediately.
For Wagyu Tacos:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add Wagyu ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Warm corn tortillas and fill them with cooked Wagyu, onions, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Do not overwork the Wagyu beef when forming patties, as this can make them dense.
- Wagyu fat melts at a lower temperature than regular beef, so use medium heat to prevent burning.
- Let the meat rest for 3-5 minutes before serving for the best juiciness.
- If grilling, use indirect heat to avoid excessive flare-ups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger or 2 tacos
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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