Bear Lake Beef Company

American Wagyu Beef

How to Cook Your Wagyu Beef Steak

How to Cook Your

Wagyu Beef Steak

Bear Lake Beef’s wagyu steaks are known for their marbling, which is the intramuscular fat that creates juicy and tender steaks. Whether you are grilling, pan-frying, or roasting your steak, here are some methods to cook your steaks.

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Grilling

Grilling Bear Lake Wagyu Beef is an excellent way to get the juiciest and most flavorful steak.

  1. Before cooking your Wagyu, remove it from the fridge an hour in advance and let it sit at room temperature. By doing this, your meat will cook more evenly and faster.
  2. Season your steak with salt and pepper (both sides)
  3. Use medium heat and remove the steak from the heat after 2 to 3 minutes on each side
  4. Baste with butter and herbs for extra flavor

Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of the steak and desired doneness.

Pan-frying

Pan-Frying Bear Lake Wagyu Beef steaks are another popular choice.

  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add oil or butter to the pan
  2. Place your steak in the pan and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness and desired doneness
  3. Flip your steak once during cooking to make sure both sides are evenly cooked

Roasting

When roasting Bear Lake Beef’s wagyu steaks:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F
  2. Season your steak with salt and pepper
  3. Place on a shallow baking sheet or roasting pan and cook for about 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the steak and desired doneness
  4. Let the steaks rest for at least 10 minutes before serving

Bear Lake Beef’s wagyu steaks are best-enjoyed medium-rare, but you can adjust the cooking times to your preferred doneness.

Temperature Chart

Doneness

Description

Internal Temperature

Rare

Lightly charred on the outside browned around the sides, and warm throughout the center with a bright red middle

125°F-130°F

Medium-Rare

A deep red color with a warm, slightly firm center.

130°F-135°F

Medium

Mostly pink with a small ring of gray on the outside and a strip of red remaining in the center

135°F-140°F

Medium Well

Gray with only a sliver of pink remaining in the center.

140°F-150°F

Well Done

Charred around the edges and grayish-brown throughout with no sign of pink

155°F or above

Doneness: Rare

Lightly charred on the outside browned around the sides, and warm throughout the center with a bright red middle.

Internal temperature: 125°F – 130°F

Doneness: Medium-Rare

A deep red color with a warm, slightly firm center.

Internal temperature: 130°F – 135°F

Doneness: Medium

Mostly pink with a small ring of gray on the outside and a strip of red remaining in the center.

Internal temperature: 135°F – 140°F

Doneness: Medium-Well

Gray with only a sliver of pink remaining in the center.

Internal temperature: 140°F – 150°F

Doneness: Well-Done

Charred around the edges and grayish-brown throughout with no sign of pink

Internal temperature: 155°F or above

The amount of time it takes to cook Bear Lake Wagyu Beef will depend on the thickness of the steak and your desired doneness. Generally speaking:

  • Rare steaks will take about 2-3 minutes per side
  • Medium-rare will take 4 minutes per side
  • Medium will take about 6 minutes per side
  • Medium-Well will take 7 minutes per side
  • Well-done will take 8 minutes per side.

Happy Cooking!