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Wagyu beef and mozzarella cheese at a perfect match.

Wagyu beef caprese salad

Wagyu beef caprese salad
Cooking time Prep Time: 20 minutes / Cook Time: 20 minutes / Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients 4 servings
Wagyu Beef New York Striploin, trimmed 2 lbs
Thyme, fresh, leaves minced 2 Tbsp
Black pepper, ground 2 Tsp
Salt 2 Tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbsp
Beefsteak Tomato 2
Mozzarella Cheese, fresh ovalini 8 oz
Basil leaves 20

For sauce

Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup
Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup
Salt 2 tsp.
Ground Black Pepper 1/2 tsp

Caprese salad of grilled Wagyu beef slices, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This recipe is very easy to make.

How to make it

  • For the beef: Season the beef with thyme, black pepper and salt.

  • Heat a skillet on medium high heat and add the olive oil. Sear the meat on all sides until deep golden brown.

  • Place into the oven and roast to medium rare, about 10 -12 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

  • Slice the beef, tomatoes, and mozzarella into ½-inch slices.

  • Layer slices of beef, tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves, alternating each around the plate.

  • Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic, and season with salt and pepper.

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Japanese Wagyu beef is said to be characterized by its texture, which is brought about by the fine sashi and tender lean meat, its concentrated flavor, and its sweet, full-bodied aroma, making it one of Japan's representative livestock products.

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