5 Best Recipes Using Wagyu Beef

Wagyu beef is fast becoming the beef of choice for many foodies and meat connoisseurs. Beloved for its intricate marbling, succulent texture, and buttery, mouth-watering flavor, Wagyu meat has something special that you can only find at high-quality butchers such as Tariq Halal in London.  

What Makes Wagyu Beef So Special? 

Wagyu beef is a Japanese beef that refers to a unique breed of cattle, originally native to Japan but now farmed in several other countries. “Wa” means Japanese, while “gyu” means cow - “Japanese Cow.” 

The superior taste and ultra-tender consistency of Wagyu beef make for an unrivaled gourmet eating experience. Restaurants and chefs across the world are keen to utilize wagyu in their cooking as a way of surprising and delighting even their most discerning guests. The signature marbling of Wagyu beef results in creamy, exquisite meat that’s nothing short of culinary heaven. 

Wagyu beef is now available to all consumers at high-quality butchers like Tariq Halal. They offer high-quality halal meat with various cuts and grades of halal wagyu beef available for in-store purchase and online delivery across London. 

Here are 5 Amazing Wagyu Beef Recipes for you to enjoy! 

Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak 

Marinate a flank steak in this simple dressing made in a blender which includes: balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, oregano, and a touch of mustard. Serve the sliced grilled steak over grilled vegetables or in an epic steak sandwich. 

Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce 

While grilling your lightly salted Wagyu skirt steak mix up the tangy Argentinean Chimichurri Sauce with parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Pour the sauce generously over the grilled skirt steak.  

Wagyu Ribeye Steak with Truffle Butter 

Wagyu beef with truffle butter really takes this dish to the next level of luxury. This simple, but decadent, the meal has just 3 ingredients: Wagyu beef, truffle butter, and salt.  

Wagyu Beefburger with Red Wine Caramelized Onions & Roasted Garlic Aioli 

Wagyu beef makes for exceedingly tasty, juicy, and delicious beef burgers. Top off your juicy burgers with onions caramelized in red wine and rich roasted garlic aioli. Even your kids will love this delicious burger.  

Wagyu Filet Mignon with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce 

This quick and easy recipe is perfect for an extra-special dinner. Wagyu beef filet mignon is pan-cooked with organic mushrooms that are lightly coated with a shallot flecked red wine reduction.