Description
The classic French recipe, where hand-chopped beef is combined with parsley, shallots, capers, and a zesty mix of condiments, creating a rich, savory starter that’s as sophisticated as it is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
10.5 oz beef (about 1/2 lb or 300 grams)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (15 grams)
1 shallot, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons or 28 grams)
1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles (15 grams)
1 tablespoon capers, drained and finely chopped (15 grams)
1 teaspoon ketchup (5 mL)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5 mL)
1 egg yolk
A few drops of Tabasco
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (30 mL)
1/2 cup olive oil (120 mL)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Beef:
- Place the beef in the freezer for about 1 hour until the exterior begins to firm up. This will make it easier to finely hand-chop.
2. Prep the Other Ingredients:
- While the beef chills, finely chop the fresh parsley, shallot, capers, and pickles. Place these chopped ingredients into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3. Chop the Beef:
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the chilled beef into the finest possible cubes. The goal is to achieve a texture that feels pleasant in your mouth, so take your time and cut the pieces finely until satisfied.
4. Combine Ingredients:
- Add the chopped beef to the bowl with the parsley, shallot, capers, and pickles.
- Add the egg yolk, ketchup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and a few drops of Tabasco. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix and Serve:
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- To serve, use a ring mold to shape the tartare on individual plates. Garnish with fresh herbs or toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Hand-Chopping the Beef: Hand-chopping the beef ensures the best texture and flavor. If you’re short on time, you can use a food grinder, but the texture will be different.
- Quality of Meat: Always use the highest quality meat you can find for beef tartare. This dish relies on the freshness and flavor of the beef.
- Toppings: Consider adding toppings like a sprinkle of smoked sea salt, a drizzle of truffle oil, or even a quail egg yolk for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Hand Cutting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4oz
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg