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Wagyu Beef Burger

Experience the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of a homemade Wagyu beef burger with just simple seasonings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger
  • 1 pound ground wagyu beef with at least 20% fat For best flavor, consider using Japanese A5 wagyu.
For the Toppings
  • 4 pieces brioche or potato buns Brioche is preferred, but potato rolls are classic.
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese Optional, can also use blue cheese.
  • to taste lettuce, tomato Keep toppings simple.
  • to taste caramelized onions, dijon mustard Optional, for added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring the wagyu beef to room temperature before cooking.
  2. Shape the beef into patties about an inch thick without overworking.
Cooking
  1. Heat a cast iron skillet until it's nearly smoking.
  2. Place the patties in the skillet and let them sizzle for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms.
  3. Flip the patties and cook to medium-rare to medium, adding cheese on top, if desired.
  4. Let the cooked patties rest for a minute before serving.
Assembly
  1. Serve the wagyu patties on brioche or potato buns with your chosen toppings.

Notes

Avoid pre-formed patties for better taste. Keep seasoning simple with just salt and pepper. If you have leftovers, consider serving them cold the next day.