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Wagyu Beef Recipes

Simple recipes that let the wagyu speak for itself. No fussy techniques — just the right method for each cut. Every recipe uses Prime Cuts Texas American Wagyu.

45 min|Easy

Reverse Sear Wagyu Ribeye

The gold standard for cooking a thick wagyu steak. Low oven to 115°F, then sear in a screaming hot cast iron for 60 seconds per side. Simple, foolproof, perfect.

1.Season with salt and pepper, let rest 30 min at room temp
2.Oven at 250°F on wire rack until 115°F internal (~25 min)
3.Sear in cast iron with oil, 60 sec per side
4.Rest 5 min, slice against the grain
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15 min|Easy

Wagyu Smash Burgers

Wagyu ground beef makes the best smash burger you've ever had. The high fat content creates an incredibly crispy crust while keeping the inside juicy.

1.Form 2oz balls of wagyu ground beef (don't overwork)
2.Heat cast iron or griddle to smoking hot
3.Place ball on surface, smash flat with spatula immediately
4.Season with salt, cook 2 min until crispy edges, flip 1 min
5.Add cheese in last 30 seconds, serve on toasted bun
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25 min|Easy

Wagyu Skirt Steak Fajitas

Skirt steak is the traditional fajita cut for a reason — intense beefy flavor that stands up to peppers, onions, and lime. Wagyu skirt takes it to another level.

1.Marinate 30 min: lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oil
2.Grill or cast iron on high heat, 2-3 min per side (don't overcook)
3.Rest 5 min, then slice thin against the grain
4.Serve with charred peppers, onions, tortillas, and lime
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20 min|Easy

Pan-Seared Wagyu NY Strip

NY strip has a firm texture and bold flavor that responds beautifully to a simple pan sear. The fat cap renders down and bastes the meat as it cooks.

1.Season liberally with salt and pepper, room temp 30 min
2.Cast iron on high heat with oil until smoking
3.Sear 3 min first side, flip, add butter/garlic/thyme
4.Baste with butter for 2 min, remove at 125°F internal
5.Rest 5 min — carryover brings to 130°F
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60 min|Intermediate

Grilled Wagyu Tomahawk

A 2.5 lb tomahawk is a showpiece. The bone acts as a heat conductor, cooking the meat more evenly. Reverse sear on the grill for the ultimate presentation.

1.Season heavily, let sit at room temp 45 min (it's thick)
2.Indirect heat on grill at 250°F until 115°F internal (~30-40 min)
3.Move to direct high heat, sear 60-90 sec per side for crust
4.Rest 10 min (this is a big piece of meat)
5.Slice off the bone, cut against grain, serve family style
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4 hours|Intermediate

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks

Beef cheeks are the ultimate braise. Four hours of low-and-slow transforms this tough muscle into melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Rich, unctuous, unforgettable.

1.Season cheeks, sear on all sides in Dutch oven until deep brown
2.Remove cheeks, sauté onion, carrot, celery, garlic in the fond
3.Add red wine, reduce by half. Add beef stock, tomato paste, thyme
4.Return cheeks, cover, braise at 325°F for 3-4 hours
5.Cheeks are done when they fall apart with a fork. Reduce sauce, serve.
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25 min|Easy

Roasted Bone Marrow with Toast

Roasted bone marrow is one of the simplest luxury dishes. Split bones, oven, salt, toast. The marrow melts into rich, buttery puddles you spread on crusty bread.

1.Place split marrow bones cut-side up on a sheet pan
2.Season with flaky salt and cracked pepper
3.Roast at 450°F for 15-20 min until marrow is bubbling and slightly golden
4.Serve immediately with toasted sourdough, flaky salt, and parsley
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30 min|Easy

Wagyu T-Bone on the Grill

A T-bone on the grill is pure Texas. Two muscles — strip and tenderloin — separated by a bone that adds flavor and helps the meat cook evenly.

1.Season with salt, pepper, and a touch of garlic powder
2.Grill over high direct heat, 4 min per side for medium-rare
3.Position bone-side toward hottest part of grill
4.Rest 5 min before serving — the bone retains heat and continues cooking
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