Wagyu Ground Beef Meatballs

5 from 3 votes

These easy wagyu ground beef meatballs are made with simple ingredients to allow the luxurious flavor of wagyu beef to shine through.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Japanese

Servings:

Calories: 378kcal

Author: Fox Valley Foodie

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound Wagyu ground beef
3 tablespoons diced sweet onion
2 garlic cloves minced
½ cup plain bread crumbs
⅓ cup milk
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
¾ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Crumble Wagyu ground beef into small pieces and combine with all of the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly distributed throughout the meatball mixture.
Scoop out approximately two tablespoons of the meat mixture and form into golf ball-sized meatballs by rolling the meatballs between your palms. It is helpful to wet your hands with a small amount of water to prevent everything from sticking to your hands.
Place the meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet line with parchment paper and set them in the oven for ten minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees when tested with a meat thermometer. Then remove from the oven, let rest for a couple of minutes and serve.

Notes

The cook time will vary depending on the size of your meatballs. Large meatballs will obviously take longer to cook than small meatballs. Wagyu beef is best when it is not overcooked, but if you would like your meatballs more well done you can certainly cook them longer.

These meatballs can also be prepared with olive oil in a cast iron skillet set over medium heat to form a nice crust.

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