Elevate your cookout game with some of the juiciest, most flavorful grilled Wagyu burgers you’ve ever tried. Tender, truly melt-in-your-mouth, buttery Wagyu beef has become the rage among the elite, so turn your backyard barbecue into an impressive gourmet experience.
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Anyone who loves beef and grilling has heard of wagyu beef. Cattle raisers in Japan have taken genetics to the extreme and developed a breed renowned for its superior marbling and high-fat content. These pampered cows get a special diet, spa treatment, and music to keep their lives stress-free.
American Wagyu resulted from crossing the Japanese Wagyu with the black Angus, delivering more flavor than purebred Wagyu but better marbling than regular beef for a more economical Wagyu experience.
The Secret to Cooking Wagyu Hamburgers
Cooking, grilling, or smoking methods are slightly different for Wagyu burgers than the standard fare. Here are my key takeaways to take advantage of premiumly expensive beef.
- Keep the ground beef cold so the fat doesn’t melt too soon.
- While I can’t resist seasoning my ground beef because I love spicy, using just salt and pepper lets you taste the rich butteriness of the meat.
- Avoid overmixing the ground meat so it stays tender and chilled.
- If cooking on the stovetop, a cast-iron skillet is best, but don’t add oil because you’ll have enough from the burgers.
- Cook them fast and hot for 3-4 minutes per side, and only flip them once to keep them from falling apart.
How to Grill Wagyu Burgers
Mix the cold beef with desired seasonings, form the patties, chill them, and grill them.
Recipe Twists and Tips
- No grill? Cook them on the stove over medium-high heat in a cast-iron skillet (cast iron is best if cooking on the stovetop).
- Wagyu also does great in the smoker because the high fat content absorbs that smoky goodness and keeps them from drying out.
Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions
Prepare the patties the day before and keep them in the fridge for 1-2 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. You can place the patties on the grill straight from the freezer or fridge. If coming from the freezer, use a lower temperature for more even cooking.
Refrigerate leftovers for 3-5 days in an airtight container. Reheat them on the grill or in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
What Goes With Wagyu Burgers
Pair your Wagyu burger with seasoned fries or take advantage of space on the grill with grilled potato wedges. Then enjoy grilled pineapple with ice cream for dessert.
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