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Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Recipe

  • May 19
  • 2 min read
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Cuisine: Japanese
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
2
Calories:
~337 kcal

Yakiniku is all about sharing, cooking and eating together around the grill. It is a Japanese style of grilling thin slices of beef over high heat, focused on quick cooking and simple flavours. It became popular in Japan after the Second World War, influenced by Korean barbecue, and has since become a staple way of cooking beef over charcoal or a hot grill.

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Freedown Hills British wagyu works well here because of the marbling. The thin slices cook in seconds, developing light char while staying tender. This cut is ideal for grilling, where the fat renders quickly and adds flavour without drying the meat out.

 


INGREDIENTS:

200g Freedown Hills Olive-Fed Wagyu Yakiniku

​2 tbsp Soy Sauce

1 tbsp Sake

1 tbsp Mirin

1 tsp Sugar 

1 small Garlic clove

1/2 tsp fresh Ginger, grated (optional, but worth it)

​1 Bell Pepper

1 Small Onion

1/2 Courgette

80-100g Mushrooms

​Rice or Lettuce Leaves (For serving)


METHOD:

  1. Remove the wagyu from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.

  2. Prepare the yakiniku sauce by mixing soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, and grated garlic and/or ginger. Adjust to taste.

  3. Prepare the vegetables and sides.

  4. Heat a grill pan or griddle until very hot.

  5. Place the wagyu slices on the grill and cook for 15–20 seconds on each side.

  6. Remove immediately, do not overcook.

  7. Dip the beef into the sauce and serve with vegetables and rice or lettuce.

  8. Repeat until everything is cooked.

WHAT MAKES A FREEDOWN HILLS WAGYU BEEF YAKINIKU DIFFERENT?

  • Thin slicing: Cooks quickly over high heat without drying out.

  • Marbling: Renders fast, adding flavour and keeping the meat tender.

  • Built for grilling:  High heat brings out light char while keeping the centre soft.

  • Simple cooking style: Minimal handling lets the quality of the beef stand out.

 

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Freedown Hills Wagyu Yakiniku


INGREDIENTS & COMPOSITION

100% Olive-Fed F1 British Wagyu Beef

​No fillers. No binders. No unnecessary additions.

 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

(per 100g)

Energy 1157 kJ / 277 kcal, Fat: 33.6g (of which saturates: 12.3g), Carbohydrate <0.1g (of which sugars: <0.1g), Protein: 17.1g, Salt: 0.12g.

 

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Keep frozen at −18°C or below. Once defrosted, keep refrigerated and consume within 24 hours. Do not refreeze.






 

 
 
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