Wagyu beef is a big deal in the foodie world, my friends. Add white truffles…even bigger…
This is not the kind of food our family eats everyday but when there’s a special occasion like oh…Christmas dinner, New Year’s Eve, {insert your ideas for special occasions here}, this recipe for Wagyu Beef Rib-Eye with White Truffle Butter, will undoubtedly be on our menu.
Wagyu, meaning Japanese cow, is any of several breeds of cattle whose genetic predisposition yields exceptional marbling and world-renowned flavor. Lucky for us we don’t have to travel to Japan to get it. American cattlemen replicate Japanese feeding techniques to produce the domestic Wagyu we’re having today. Word is, there once was a day that Wagyu cattle were massaged and fed beer as part of their feeding regimen. Those were some happy relaxed cows.
I am thrilled to be partnering with D’Artagnan Foods and to call attention to a company whose philosophy is simple yet stunning. Because they only work with small farms and ranches that have very strict standards, D’Artagnan Foods has been using words like free-range, humane farming, and hormone and antibiotic-free long before they were part of our foodie vernacular. So what does this mean? They can offer the best-tasting, conscientiously-raised meat possible. They are passionate about quality which is why their products show up in both home and professional kitchens alike.
Take this steak for example, their bone-out rib-eye steak, with its exceptional marbling, renders us an entree with intense beef flavor and texture that cuts like ‘butta’.
Speaking of butter… I’m going to let you in on a little trade secret, according to D’Artagnan, many truffle dishes we enjoy in restaurants include truffle boosters like truffle oils or truffle butters. They help to create nuance, depth and dimension in recipes.
Perhaps you’ve heard about white truffles and how they’re considered the crown jewel of mushrooms. With prices as high as $3,600/pound, so rare and valuable, they’re one of the world’s most expensive ingredients. Typically found in gourmet stores and high-end Italian groceries, they’re sold most often to restaurants where they’re often served shaved over lightly buttered pastas, creamy risottos and other mild dishes as well as over proteins that include steaks and burgers…and there’s no denying that truffle fries hold a very special place in my heart. Have you tried them?
Although we’re not shaving truffles over our rib-eyes today, we are doing the next best thing…adding a hefty medallion of frozen white truffle butter over top our Wagyu.
I have decided that for a piece of meat so special – there’s only one way to prepare it.
We’re going ‘steak-house’.
In mere minutes we get to sit down to enjoy a meal that is utter perfection. Not to be confused with udder perfection…I jest. It’s all about the kosher salt, a little cracked black pepper, a screaming hot pan, a 450 degree oven and five minutes of rest (for the meat, not us). I suppose you could rest too but it’s during the cooking and rest-time that you’ll want to prepare your sides. I went with a few roasted onions and fingerling potatoes to complement our beef.
So right about now you’re probably asking yourself, where do I go? How can I get my hands on such lovely items? And my answer to you is – not only is it simple to shop online for any number of their delicious ingredients but you also have a chance to win a $500 online shopping spree as part of their holiday giveaway. Log into the rafflecopter giveaway below and have the chance to win a delicious prize! #DArtagnanFeast
This is some good eats, my friends…some good eats.
Buon Appetito!
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Wagyu Beef Rib-Eye with White Truffle Butter
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
- 2 – 14 oz. Bone-Out Wagyu Beef Rib-Eyes
- 2 pats of White Truffle butter
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Heat a large, well-seasoned cast iron skillet over high heat until the pan is screaming hot, about 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, pat the steaks dry then salt and pepper them on both sides.
- When the skillet is ready, add the steaks and sear them evenly on both sides, about 2 – 3 minutes each.
- Place the skillet directly into the oven and cook for 5 – 7 minutes more for medium rare.
- Very carefully, remove the pan from the oven and place steaks on a serving platter.
- Cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Serve hot with a pat of truffle butter on each steak.
Oh! One more thing…with a mission to educate consumers about how food is raised and harvested, D’Artagnan Foods has a number of sources making it possible for us to learn, as well as to enjoy their products, with just a click of our mouse. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest.
A perfectly marbled ribeye topped with butter is one of my favorite meals, and you’ve just taken it to new heights! That truffle butter looks to die for, and this is what I’m requesting for my next birthday meal!!!
You will love it! 🙂
Dang girl! Wagyu beef AND truffle butter! Are you trying to make me drool all over my computer?! This is seriously decadent and I can’t think of a better meal to celebrate the holidays or any special occasion for that matter. Do you think I can just eat the truffle butter on its own? 😉
I know for a fact that you can eat the truffle butter on its own…I mean, needed to be sure it was all good before topping the beef with it! 😉 Thanks, friend! 🙂
Just looking at these pictures and reading this post makes me so jealous that your Wagyu steak is not in my mouth right now. SO JEALOUS! I have always wanted to try Wagyu beef. That pat of truffle butter melting over top…so good!
Hahahah! I hear you! It took me far too long to try it! But boy was it worth the wait! Thanks, dear! 🙂
Wow, wow, wow! This is such a beautiful presentation. Beef is my favorite protein. I would eat it most nights of the week if I could. And if it looked like this, every night of the week! Love it! Pinned. Take care.
Yeah…we go a little crazy for beef too! This one is pretty special! Thanks for your kind words, my dear! 🙂
Room for one more for dinner tonight? Oh man, this sounds so good. I need to get my hands on that truffle butter!
You betcha! And that truffle butter…scary good! 🙂
omg this seriously is heaven!!! Even that onion looks incredible!!
Thank you! Don’t you just love roasted red onions! 🙂
I purchased some truffle oil while on vacation and I love tossing in a few drops in certain dishes, it brings so much more flavour to the dish! And I really enjoyed reading your description of the beef. I first heard about it on a 90210 episode and have been wondering about it since then!! Lol
You really don’t need a lot to make a difference in a dish. It’s so funny that you mention 90210 because there was an episode of Modern Family a few seasons ago that was all about it! Thanks, friend!
Oh my goodness, now this is what I call one elegant and gorgeous meal! My husband still dreams about the Wagyu Beef from our trip to Japan. Love the white truffle butter! So special and perfect for the holidays!
I bet he does….this meat just melts in your mouth! Thanks, Kelly! 🙂
I’m not sure how I found your site, but what a perfect day to find it. I am ‘addicted’ to beef and this is a beautiful meal. My background is pastry, so anything savory is so special. I actually did a fund raiser in August of this year at the Jekyll Island Hotel Club in Georgia where every course of the menu contained black truffles – even dessert. It was quite amazing. And, it was my first time eating truffle fries. Those could be trouble. Thanks for your beautiful photography as well. I’d love it if you check out my site. I’m just starting and would love to hear some feedback from a fellow blogger (and Italian, to boot). http://www.glutenfreefarina
So happy you found my site! Made finding your wonderful site that much easier! 🙂 Like you, I’m addicted to beef and biscotti…now that would be a cute name for a blog – Beef & Biscotti…No? okay! Sorry – I digress! This Wagyu is amazing and it’s a company I am so happy to support! Nothing but great! Thanks for stopping by with a kind word, Deb! Cheers!
Omg, Annie. First of all, if there are typos in this comment it is because drool is covering my keyboard. Second of all, DROOL-FEST! This steak is gorgeous and wagyu beef it is at! Love that you cooked the steak the simple, yet perfect way. And that truffle butter? Forget about it. This is dinner done deliciously AND elegantly! Pinned! Cheers, lovie!
You’re the cutest! Wagyu is definitely where it’s at! You don’t need to mess too much with a piece of meat that was literally raised to be delicious! Thanks for your sweetsweet words, as always, miluv! xo
Oh my word Annie. . .I can’t even. This steak. . .that truffle butter. . . Really. . .have I died and gone to heave?. It just looks absolutely divine and I know I will be fantasizing about it the entire day. I need to hide this from the Mr. because I know he would be demanding (probably every day) if he saw it.
I hear you! I am a lover of steak but had never had Wagyu until now…”oh my word” is correct. It doesn’t take much in the way of preparation to create a magical moment. Thanks, my dear! 🙂
Make room for me at the table because I’m on my way! I’m also about to go check out that website so I have my list all ready for when I win this gift card! 🙂
Ahhhh! That is music to my ears, my friend! Have that list ready… and I’m setting the table as we speak…so glad I’m so good at multitasking! 😉 Good luck!!!
I am highly disappointed in you Annie because I cannot believe you didn’t invite me over to help with this post. Seriously, I could have been so helpful to you in eating this gorgeous ribeye after you took photos. Please think of me next time 🙂 Checking out D’Artagnan Foods right now because we only eat meat from local farms in NH that are humanely raised and no antibiotics or hormones but no one sells wagyu. I used to buy wagyu beef from a small farm in Central Florida when I lived there so looking forward to buying it again. Thanks for the recipe and info! 🙂
You know…while I was preparing this dish, I kept thinking to myself, something is missing…and now I know what it was – YOU! I promise it will never happen again! 😉 Karrie – if you like Wagyu beef – you will not be disappointed! Oh my! So happy you’re checking out their website – it’s phenomenal! Thank you, my friend! 🙂
Oh, my goodness. Can we teleport that plate on to my desk right now so that I have a much better lunch than the sandwich in front of me? I adore steak, and I rarely have it. And this ribeye looks perfect! And truffle butter! Wow!
I wish I could! This just means that you’ll have to make your way to my house for dinner! Enjoy your sandwich!! 🙂
It does look amazing Annie!! well done Bambina!
Why thank you, Bambina!! xo
Oh my goodness, this meal is perfection!! I love anything with truffles and that truffle butter sounds so amazing, especially on a gorgeous steak!
Ohhh yes – it’s so good on steak! And I can imagine it on lots of other things too…this could be dangerous! ha! Thank you, my friend! 🙂
Oh goodness, this steak looks perfect! Love the truffle butter! Perfect for the holidays! Thanks for all the info Annie, need to try this beef!
I always do some type of beef for Christmas and this beef takes the cake! Thanks, friend! 🙂
Oh My!! This would certainly be a special meal for my Honey and I. I would want this for our 46th wedding anniversary. Any time we do beef for a special occasion we don’t even get a taste — the family seems to inhale it. The bones are even gone 🙁
Awh! I hope you have it for your anniversary! When is that, by the way? 46 years – that’s amazing!! Okay – I may have found a family who likes beef more than we do – I’m pretty sure our bones are left at the end of the meal…but I’ll have to check on that! Thank you, my friend!
Oh my goodness! What a beautiful meal…definitely one for a special occasion. Wow!
Thank you so much, Kathy! This is definitely a special occasion kind of meal! 🙂
This definitely looks like a delicious Christmas dinner or special occasion meal! And I’m loving the truffle butter on top! I wish I had this for dinner tonight!
If you love steak (like I do!) you will surely love this meal! Thanks, friend!