Budget Wagyu Hack
Budget-friendly wagyu-style beef
A clever hack that transforms regular ground beef into a rich, marbled wagyu-like experience using butter.
15Min
2Servings
420Cal
EasyLevel
Gluten freeKid friendlySpicy 1/5
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Equipment
mixing bowl
mixing spoon
frying pan
stove
spatula
serving plate
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
ground beef (fresh)
400 g
butter (room temperature)
30 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
Instructions
1
Prepare the meat mixture
Mix the ground beef with softened butter to create a budget wagyu-like marbling effect.
3 min
The butter should be soft but not melted for best mixing results
2
Season the mixture
Season the meat mixture generously with salt and black pepper.
2 min
Season generously as the fat content will mellow the seasoning
3
Cook the wagyu-style beef
Cook the seasoned meat mixture in a hot pan until desired doneness.
8 minMedium-high heattimer 4 min
Don't move the meat too much to allow proper browning
4
Rest and serve
Let the cooked meat rest briefly before serving to redistribute juices.
2 min
Resting allows the butter to set slightly and juices to redistribute
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or reheat in pan
Store in airtight container. Reheating may cause the butter to separate slightly
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