Barbecued Wagyu Beef Meatballs Recipe

Wagyu beef meatballs are an effortless beef dish served with a tangy, spicy, and flavorful dipping sauce. The recipe demands only a few ingredients and an hour to get the wagyu beef meatballs perfect in texture and flavor. 

For making wagyu beef meatballs, combine minced beef, diced onion, basil, parsley, and olive oil and mix well. Cook the meatballs on a barbecue grill. Once cooked, serve it with the prepared dipping sauce, garnish it with parsley, and enjoy.

You can prepare this recipe by using both the stovetop and the barbecue. At the time of serving, you can optionally brush some olive oil over the top of the meatballs to keep them from appearing dry. 

This fantastic recipe can be made at home with fewer ingredients. Let us now dive into the recipe for Wagyu Beef Meatballs. While scrolling down, you will get essential information regarding equipment, ingredients, and nutritional information. 

What Equipment Will You Need To Make Wagyu Beef Meatballs

• Bowl – Make the spice mix for the recipe in a small bowl. 
• Spoon – Use a spoon to mix the ingredients of the spice mixture
• Spatula – Use a flat spatula to stir the seeds to prevent them from burning.
• Knife and Chopping Board – Use a sharp knife and a heavy chopping board to dice the onion, chop the parsley and basil, and mince the beef.
• Saucepan – You will require a saucepan to sauté the ingredients to make the dipping sauce.
• Barbeque Grill – You will need a barbecue to grill the meatballs.
• Paper Towel – We will need a paper towel to drain off the excess oil from the coated meatballs.
• Serving dish – We need a serving dish to serve our wagyu beef meatballs. 

How Much Time Will You Need To Make  Wagyu Beef Meatballs?

Preparation Time	Cooking Time	Resting Time	Total Time
20 Minutes	30 Minutes	10 Minutes	1 Hour

What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Wagyu Beef Meatballs?

• Wagyu Mince – We need wagyu beef mince as a key ingredient as it will give a great rich flavor and add a sumptuous texture.
• Olive Oil – Olive oil absorbs the flavor of your ingredients in the recipe. 
• Cumin – We will need cumin as it has a savory, nutty, and somewhat pungent flavor.
• Onion – We need brown onion as it has crisp brown skin. The brown onion’s distinct, well-rounded onion flavor makes it perfect for all cooking uses.
• Garlic – We need garlic to give a spicy taste to the dipping sauce. 
• Ginger – We need ginger as it has a pungent and spicy aroma and a slightly peppery and sweet taste.
• Tomato sauce – we need tomato sauce because it has a rich flavor and enhances the dipping sauce’s taste.
• Honey – we need honey to add sweetness and give a dark golden color to the dipping sauce.
• Orange Juice –  We need orange juice for a tart flavor and a lightly sweet finish.
• Salt and Black Pepper – We will need salt and pepper to add flavor and a savory taste to the meatballs.
• Basil – We need basil as it has a sweet and savory flavor with hints of mint, anise, and pepper.
• Parsley – We need parsley as it has a fresh, peppery flavor with a hint of earthiness. 
• Seasoning – We will need dried thyme leaves, smoked paprika, and chili powder for seasoning.

Steps To Make Wagyu Beef Meatballs

1. Chop-Chop The Ingredients

Let us start by chopping the ingredients into bite-sized shapes. Take one large onion and dice it into small pieces. Now chop the fresh basil and parsley and grate the garlic and ginger. Once you are done with this, wash the wagyu beef and mince it into very small pieces. 

2. Steps To Make Dipping Sauce

Heat a heavy-based saucepan to medium heat, add a little olive oil and cumin and let it split. Now add the diced onion, grated garlic, and ginger to the saucepan, and sauté until soft and fragrant.

Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, and thyme leaves to the same saucepan and then cook for 1 minute. 

Bring this mixture to a boil after adding the tomato sauce, orange juice, and honey. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and flavorful, after reducing the heat.

Then season with salt and pepper and pour into a serving bowl. Set aside.

3. Cook Wagyu Beef 

While the sauce is cooking, combine the minced wagyu beef, onion, basil, and ⅓ parsley in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix everything well to combine, and then form into meatballs and place on a flat tray. 

4. Cook The Prepared Meatballs

Preheat the barbecue to high heat. Lightly coat the meatballs with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 

Turn the barbecue to medium heat and remove excess oil from the meatballs using a paper towel. Place the prepared meatballs on the barbecue grill, and cook for 2 minutes per side (assuming four sides).

5. The Final Touch

Once the wagyu beef meatballs are cooked, move them to the barbecue resting rack and rest for 8 minutes.

To serve, arrange the meatballs on your favorite platter or serving bowl along with the sauce, garnish with parsley and enjoy.

Nutritional Information

Calories	459 kcal
Carbohydrates	25 g
Protein	20 g
Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.4 g
Trans Fat	2 g

How Will Wagyu Beef Meatballs Look And Taste Like?

Wagyu Beef Meatballs came to you with the exquisite taste of Wagyu beef, parsley, and basil, served in a red sauce.

The meaty taste goes great with spices and herbs. The taste is perfectly complemented by the sweet and spicy dipping sauce.

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Conclusion

So, this was the final recipe for Wagyu Beef Meatballs. I hope you like it. Try making it at home, and tell me how you liked it in the comments. I’ll see you again with another recipe. Until then, take care, and happy cooking!

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