Move over, breadcrumb stuffing! This Thanksgiving, indulge in a stuffing that's truly decadent. Imagine a medley of earthy wild mushrooms, fragrant herbs, and savory Wagyu beef, all coming together to create a symphony of flavors. This stuffing is so rich and flavorful that it can stand alone as a side dish, or it can be used to stuff your Thanksgiving turkey for an extra layer of indulgence.
Yields: 10-12 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound crusty bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
- 1 pound KC Cattle Company ground Wagyu beef
- 1 pound mixed wild mushrooms, such as chanterelle, shiitake, and oyster, sliced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry sherry or white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- While the bread is toasting, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground Wagyu beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more.
- Stir in the sherry or white wine and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chicken broth, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced slightly.
- Combine the toasted bread cubes and the mushroom mixture in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the stuffing to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
Our Wagyu and wild mushroom stuffing is a delicious and decadent twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish. The combination of earthy mushrooms, fragrant herbs, and rich Wagyu beef is simply irresistible. From our table to yours we hope you love this recipe as much we do. Enjoy!
