Easy Wagyu Ground Beef Recipe You’ll Adore
This Wagyu ground beef recipe delivers rich, buttery flavor in a quick and simple skillet meal. With pantry-friendly spices and tender crumbles of premium ground beef, it’s perfect for everything from tacos to pasta night. The texture is deeply satisfying, and every bite carries just the right amount of savory goodness.
Equipment
- Large skillet (10–12 inches)
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Instant-read thermometer (recommended)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Wagyu ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
Optional:
- ¼ cup finely diced bell pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- Add diced onion; sauté 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
- Add Wagyu ground beef. Let it sear undisturbed for 2 minutes.
- Break up the beef and cook another 4–5 minutes until fully browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Pour in Worcestershire sauce; simmer 1 minute.
- Add any optional ingredients and cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Let rest off heat for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Be sure to cook the beef to 160°F for ideal doneness. Use a cast-iron or stainless skillet to get the best sear.