High-quality wagyu beef boasts a more favorable omega-3 and monounsaturated fat profi le than typical beef; you can also use top sirloin. If you’re vegetarian, serve the delicious marmalade on braised seitan or with naan or crackers.
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Grilled Wagyu Beef with Eggplant Marmalade
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Ingredients
- EGGPLANT MARMALADE
- 1 pound eggplant
- 1 cup roasted red bell peppers, diced bottled is fine
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- GLAZE FOR BEEF
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 6 (4-ounce) fillets wagyu beef room temperature; 30-60 minutes out of fridge
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Make Eggplant Marmalade: Roast eggplant whole at 350° for 30 minutes or until collapsed. Quarter eggplant, remove skin with a sharp knife, and dice. Combine with remaining marmalade ingredients in a large pot and cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring often. Adjust
- Combine four cloves garlic, rosemary, and next six ingredients (ginger through sesame oil) in a blender and whirl until smooth. (May be made ahead; refrigerate.)
- Preheat grill to medium hot. Brush fillets with vegetable oil. Cook for 4–6 minutes on each side or to desired temperature. Brush with garlic-rosemary glaze, cook 1 minute, turn, brush again, and cook 1 minute more. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.Serve on top of warm eggplant marmalade.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Wagyu Beef with Eggplant Marmalade
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 54mg
18%
Sodium 659mg
27%
Total Carbohydrates 12g
4%
Protein 31g
62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 269 cal, 8g fat (4g mono, 1g poly, 3g sat), 54mg chol, 31g protein, 12g carb, 3g fi ber, 659mg sodium
