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Classic Parisian Bistro Beef Tartare (Steak Tartare au Couteau)

Name: Classic Parisian Bistro Beef Tartare (Steak Tartare au Couteau)
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 350 g Ultra-fresh prime beef tenderloin; 2 pc Fresh organic egg yolks; 2 pc French shallots, finely minced; 2 tbsp Small capers, rinsed and finely chopped; 2 tbsp French cornichons, finely diced; 1 tsp Traditional Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 4 pinch Drops of red Tabasco hot sauce; 20 ml Extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 0.5 tsp Fleur de sel; 0.5 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper

Classic French bistro masterpiece: ultra-fresh prime beef tenderloin hand-chopped with a knife, seasoned with shallots, capers, cornichons, Dijon, Worcestershire, and topped with a farm egg yolk.

Prep

25 min

Cook

0 min

Total

25 min

Ingredients

servings

Ultra-fresh prime beef tenderloin
350 g
Fresh organic egg yolks
2 pc
French shallots, finely minced
2 pc
Small capers, rinsed and finely chopped
2 tbsp
French cornichons, finely diced
2 tbsp
Traditional Dijon mustard
1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp
Drops of red Tabasco hot sauce
4 pinch
Extra virgin olive oil
20 ml
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp
Fleur de sel
½ tsp
Freshly cracked black pepper
½ tsp

Preparation Steps

Firm beef in freezer 15 mins. Hand-dice into tiny uniform cubes with a razor-sharp knife (do not grind). Keep chilled in a bowl over ice.

15 min timer

Whisk Dijon, Worcestershire, Tabasco, olive oil, fleur de sel, and pepper; fold in shallots, capers, cornichons, and parsley.

5 min timer

Fold beef gently into dressing. Shape into disks using an oiled ring mold on chilled plates, make an indent on top, and crown with fresh egg yolk. Serve immediately with toast.

5 min timer

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Nutrition Facts

per serving

Calories

360

Protein

40g

Carbohydrates

4.5g

Fat

20g

Allergens

EggsMustard

*estimated values per serving

Provenance & Public Domain Audit

Source: French Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Classic French Culinary Archive)

Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105

License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal

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Classic Parisian Bistro Beef Tartare (Steak Tartare au Couteau)

Ingredients

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