Q.

Should I use grass-fed wagyu or grain-finished wagyu in burgers?

April 06, 2016
Trackback |      [pinit]
A.

It’s a matter of personal preference. Here’s the criteria that I’d use to decide:

Fat Content: As a general rule of thumb, ground beef that is 20% fat is considered by chefs to be ideal for burgers & other formed meat applications (meatloaf, meatballs, etc). Fat content this high will help keep the meat together and prevent it drying out.

Of course, the wagyu breed is predisposed to higher marbling, so both of our grass-fed ground wagyu beef and grain-finished ground wagyu beef products are a bit above that, so you’re fine there.

Taste: I think you’ll see a little less of a distinction because we’re talking about ground beef, but in general, grass-fed beef tends to have a beefier flavor that’s “cleaner” on the palate (for example, I use our grass-fed angus in burgers because I find I can taste all the condiments and toppings much more while getting plenty of bold beef flavor).

Grain-finished wagyu tends to have a luxurious creamier, “buttery-er” flavor.

Health Benefits: The wagyu breed’s marbling tends to be lower in saturated fat than other breeds, but this is especially true of grass-fed wagyu. Grass-fed beef is also higher in healthy omega 3s, CLA & vitamins.

You’ll get great burgers either way, it’s just a question of what kind of burger you want!

– Question Submitted by Eric

_________
Related Content:
Burger Recipes




Post your comment here:

12 Responses to “Should I use grass-fed wagyu or grain-finished wagyu in burgers?”

  1. 1
    Eric says:

    Thanks, I think I will try the grass-fed.

    April 6th, 2016 at 9:20 am
  2. 2
    Wilsonliesy says:

    Provides payday loans up to $1,000, which customers can gain the next trade day. usaloansreviews.com
    They also bid brokered installment loans up to $2,400, a savings program and access to free financial tools.

    July 19th, 2019 at 2:14 am
  3. 3
    Sightrkg says:

    Testaru. Best known

    December 10th, 2020 at 10:13 pm
  4. 4
    Vitamixmcb says:

    From many manuscripts of Antiquity

    December 14th, 2020 at 8:49 am
  5. 5
    Vitamixzov says:

    books in ancient times was papyrus

    January 3rd, 2021 at 11:19 pm
  6. 6
    Keypadacuc says:

    “Julia’s Garland” (fr. Guirlande de Julie)

    January 7th, 2021 at 11:32 am
  7. 7
    Seriesyid says:

    The most common form

    January 16th, 2021 at 1:56 am
  8. 8
    Holographiclck says:

    Middle Ages as in Western

    January 22nd, 2021 at 11:55 am
  9. 9
    Haywardlov says:

    Europe, and in Ancient Russia

    February 24th, 2021 at 10:20 pm
  10. 10
    WILDKATrsm says:

    consists of the book itself

    February 27th, 2021 at 8:18 am
  11. 11
    Minelabkkt says:

    Western Europe also formed

    March 30th, 2021 at 2:22 am
  12. 12
    Beaterwwh says:

    bride, Julie d’Angenne.

    April 9th, 2021 at 11:54 pm


« | »