The Ultimate Wagyu Beef Burger for Grilling
Make the best hamburger of the year with this simple recipe focusing on high-quality, marbled Wagyu beef for a juicy, gourmet burger experience.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 18 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ground Wagyu beef
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed)
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- Toppings: Lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, your favorite condiments
Instructions
- Gently form the ground Wagyu beef into four equal patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Do not overwork the meat. Create a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Season both sides of the patties generously with sea salt and black pepper just before cooking.
- Prepare your grill for medium-high heat. Clean the grates and lightly brush them with oil.
- Place the patties on the hot grill. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare (the recommended doneness for Wagyu). Adjust time for your preferred doneness.
- If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking and close the grill lid briefly to melt.
- While the burgers finish, lightly toast the cut sides of the brioche buns on the grill for about 30 seconds until golden.
- Assemble your luxury food burgers: place the patty on the bottom bun, top with your chosen fresh ingredients and condiments, and cover with the top bun. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Wagyu beef has high fat content; use a slightly cooler grill temperature than you might use for standard beef to prevent flare-ups.
- For the juiciest result, let the seasoned patties rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before placing them on the grill.
- Keep toppings simple to let the flavor of the Wagyu shine through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120