Wagyu meatballs with marinara sauce is incredibly simple and delicious - tender, juicy, meatballs melt in your mouth. Marinara sauce combines perfectly with Wagyu ground beef to create main dish or appetizer meatballs.
Why You Will Love This Wagyu Meatball Recipe
Made with high-quality Wagyu beef, these meatballs are incredibly tender and flavorful. The marinara sauce adds a touch of acidity and sweetness that perfectly complements the richness of the beef.
Wagyu meatballs with marinara sauce is a delicious and luxurious meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner at home.
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- Why You Will Love This Wagyu Meatball Recipe
- Ingredients For Wagyu Meatballs
- How to Make Wagyu Meatballs With Marinara
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions & Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Ingredients For Wagyu Meatballs
Wagyu beef is known to be one of the juiciest, most flavorful meats available. American Wagyu ground beef is sometimes on sale for less than high quality lean ground beef also.
To make Wagyu meatballs with marinara sauce, you will need the following ingredients:
For the Wagyu Meatballs
- Wagyu ground beef
- Bread crumbs
- Milk
- Egg, beaten
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic powder
- Italian Seasoning blend - see our Italian Seasoning Substitute recipe to make your own!
- Salt
- Black pepper, ground
PRO TIP: This recipe doubles and triple really easily so you can freeze meatballs and mini meatloaves in advance for meal prepping!
Sauce, Pasta, and Garnishes (Optional)
- Your Favorite Pasta - Rice and potatoes are equally as good of options.
- Your Favorite Marinara - or any sauce you love.
- Parmesan Cheese, shaved or grated.
- Parsley - Fresh minced to sprinkle as garnish.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Wagyu Meatballs With Marinara
Use your favorite pasta and Marinara sauce to prepare this affordable, gourmet, Wagyu meatballs and marinara entree to your family or guests.
While this recipe does use Wagyu ground beef, you can use any ground meat and have amazeballs, or amazing meatballs, with this delicious Wagyu ground beef meatball recipe.
Add Milk and Egg
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the Wagyu ground beef, milk, and egg.
Add Bread Crumbs and Seasonings
- Add to the mixing bowl the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic powder, Italian Seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well with your hands or a potato masher until everything is evenly combined.
Form 2" Sized Meatballs
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 2 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Wagyu Meatballs
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat your favorite marinara sauce, and boil and drain your favorite pasta.
Platter and Garnish
- Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese, parsley, and serve immediately with your favorite sauce on a bed of pasta, rice, or with toothpicks as appetizers.
Serving Suggestions
Wagyu meatballs are a delicious and luxurious way to enjoy the finest beef. Made with high-quality Wagyu ground beef, these meatballs are incredibly tender and flavorful. They are perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner at home.
Serve these tender, juicy, meatballs with any sauce, but your favorite Marinara is simple, uncomplicated, and weeknight friendly. This dinner entree goes really well with our Longhorn Brussels Sprouts, Air Fryer Broccolini, Air Fryer Asparagus vegetable side dish recipes also.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions & Variations
- Use any pasta your family prefers. Fettuccine, Spaghetti, Bow Tie Farfalle, or Linguine are all great.
- Marinara sauce is awesome, but you can also use any sauce you like, such as Alfredo, Hibachi, Sweet & Sour, etc.
- Not in the mood for pasta? Serve with rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes. We have an excellent recipe for Steamed White Rice, Longhorn's Rice Pilaf, and Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes!
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this Wagyu meatball recipe.
Storage and Reheating
- Store any leftover Wagyu meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze baked or unbaked meatballs, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours. Once the meatballs are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container.
- To reheat the meatballs, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or in the microwave on low power for a few minutes. Once the meatballs are thawed, cook them in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
Tips for Success
- Use high-quality Wagyu ground beef. The quality of the beef will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
- Use a light hand when mixing the ingredients. You don't want to overmix the meat, which will make the meatballs tough.
- Don't overcook the meatballs. Overcooked meatballs will be dry and tough.
- Serve the meatballs immediately with your favorite pasta or bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wagyu beef is a type of beef that comes from Japanese Wagyu cattle. These cattle are known for their high-quality meat, which is known for its marbling, tenderness, and flavor. Wagyu beef is often considered to be the best beef in the world.
Wagyu beef is incredibly tender and flavorful, which makes it a great choice for meatballs. The marbling in Wagyu beef also helps to keep the meatballs moist and juicy.
These meatballs can be cooked in a variety of ways, including: air fryer, Instant Pot, and pan-fried in a skillet.
They are as long as you use a gluten free bread crumbs or cracker crumbs brand.
You can, and you should if you are under cooking this prime, tender beef. The meat is high fat and will hold together just fine with bread crumbs and milk.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Wagyu Meatballs with Marinara
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Wagyu Meatballs
- 1 lb Wagyu Ground Beef
- ¼ cup Milk
- 1 Egg beaten
- ½ cup Bread Crumbs Italian Seasoned
- ¼ cup Parmesan grated
- ¼ cup Onion diced small
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper ground
Optional Extras
- 1 lb Pasta
- 24 oz Marinara or your favorite sauce, homemade or store bought.
- Parsley Fresh, minced
- Parmesan Cheese grated or shaved - for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the Wagyu ground beef, milk, and egg.1 lb Wagyu Ground Beef, ¼ cup Milk, 1 Egg
- Add to the mixing bowl the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.½ cup Bread Crumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, ¼ cup Onion, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Mix well with your hands or a potato masher until everything is evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 2 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat your favorite marinara sauce, and boil and drain your favorite pasta.1 lb Pasta, 24 oz Marinara
- Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese, parsley, and serve immediately on a bed of pasta, rice, or with toothpicks as appetizers.Parsley, Parmesan Cheese
Notes
- Use high-quality Wagyu ground beef. The quality of the beef will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
- Use a light hand when mixing the ingredients. You don't want to overmix the meat, which will make the meatballs tough.
- Don't overcook the meatballs. Overcooked meatballs will be dry and tough.
- Serve the meatballs immediately with your favorite pasta or bread.
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