barrettGreetings, culinary adventurers! Join Lori Leak and me as we slice through the origins, anecdotes, and recipe secrets of this rawesome French delicacy.
Recipe for Raw Delight:
Now, let’s sharpen our knives and prepare to indulge in the unadulterated pleasure of Steak Tartare:
Ingredients:
1 pound of high-quality beef tenderloin, finely minced
2 tablespoons of capers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons of cornichons (small pickled gherkins), finely chopped
1 shallot, finely minced
2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon of Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
2 egg yolks
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish
Toasted bread or French fries for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the minced beef, chopped capers, cornichons, and minced shallot.
Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, and egg yolks to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
Divide the Steak Tartare among serving plates, shaping it into mounds with the back of a spoon.
Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Serve the Steak Tartare immediately with toasted bread or French fries on the side.