Wagyu Beef Burger

Hello Wagyu Beef Burger. This juicy burger recipe will have you dreaming about the next time you make it. Get the grill ready - there's about to be a new favorite burger in town. Made with simple seasonings and simplicity, this just might be the best way to grill burgers ever. 

When it comes to making a ground Wagyu burger, it doesn't get any easier than this. The marbling of the fat, paired with the texture of the ground meat, creates tenderness and juiciness that are out of this world.

The best part about making Wagyu beef patties is that they're really simple to do. All you need to do is grab your buns and cheese, and you're well on your way to making Wagyu burger patties that are going to go quickly!

Speaking of great burger recipes, be sure to check out my Smoked Turkey Burgers as well. They're great for cutting out some of the fat and calories without cutting out the flavor.

On a wagyu kick? Learn How to Cook Wagyu Steak as well as burgers.

Ingredients

• Wagyu ground beef - This type of beef is going to add great moisture since it has a higher fat content. This will keep the burgers juicy and tender, even after they're cooked. You will be surprised by the exceptional flavor if you haven't tried premium wagyu beef before.
• Garlic powder - Simple flavors like garlic pair well with the beef flavor. 
• Onion powder - Onion powder adds a hint of onion flavoring that isn't overpowering. 
• Salt and pepper - Using salt and pepper is a great way to add simple seasonings loaded with flavor. 

See quantities in the recipe card.

How To Make This Wagyu Beef Burger Recipe

The steps are simple to whip up these wagyu burger patties! See the step-by-step directions below!

Step One: Combine ground beef into a bowl with seasoning. Mix well with hands.

Step Two: Form seasoned meat into two half pound patties.

Step Three: Place burger patties onto the grate of a preheated grill. Grill burgers on high heat for about two minutes per side for medium-rare doneness.

Expert Tip - Alternatively, you can cook the burgers in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.

Step Four: Add Wagyu beef burgers to your favorite burger buns, with toppings and sauce. We prefer the classics: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and ketchup.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Variations

• Seasonings - The great thing about using American Wagyu beef is that you can easily change up the seasonings. Add in more black pepper, cayenne pepper - or anything else that you want.
• Stuffed - Love stuffed burgers? Feel free to add a layer of filling inside these. Cheese, bacon, cooked peppers, and onions are all great choices.

Common Questions

How do I prevent my burgers from sticking to the grill?

Make sure that the grill is hot. If the grates are very hot, the heat sears the beef immediately and helps the burgers not to stick. If you still find yourself having issues, you can also spray the grill grate or add oil to it to help.

The high fat content of Wagyu actually helps them not to stick to the grill grates.

Is there a trick to making a perfectly shaped homemade burger?

Make a patty and form it with your hands and leave it a little bit loose, but not too loose that it loses its shape. Don't pack it.

If you pack a burger too tightly, it will result in the burger being chewy and not as tender.

To stop burgers from shrinking up on the grill, you can put an indent in the middle of the burger with your thumb.

Recipe

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Originally Published August 4, 2022. Revised and Republished April 22, 2026.