Description
A classic Steak Tartare recipe featuring finely chopped filet mignon combined with a flavorful mixture of egg yolk, olive oil, sherry vinegar, mustard, shallots, and capers. This elegant no-cook dish is garnished with fresh parsley and lemon zest, served alongside crisp baguette slices for a sophisticated appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ raw egg yolk
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- ¼ tsp. sherry vinegar
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. dry mustard powder
- 2 Tbsp. chopped shallot
- 2 Tbsp. capers, chopped
- 4 oz. filet mignon steak
- 1 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- Sliced baguette, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Mix in the dry mustard powder, chopped shallot, and chopped capers. Set this mixture aside to meld flavors.
- Trim the steak: Remove any excess fat from the filet mignon steak to ensure a clean, tender texture.
- Slice and chop the steak: Carefully slice the filet mignon as thinly as possible into wide strips. Then slice these strips into even thinner slices. Finally, finely chop these slices into very small pieces suitable for tartare.
- Combine steak and dressing: Gently fold the chopped steak into the egg yolk mixture, ensuring the meat is fully coated but avoid over-mixing to maintain texture.
- Shape the tartare: Place a 3½ inch diameter round cookie cutter on a serving plate. Fill it with the steak mixture, pressing gently to compact the meat evenly. Carefully remove the cookie cutter to keep the shape intact.
- Garnish and serve: Evenly sprinkle the top of the tartare with lemon zest and chopped flat-leaf parsley. Arrange slices of baguette around the meat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the steak is very fresh and high quality since this dish is served raw.
- Use a very sharp knife to finely chop the meat for the best texture.
- Consume immediately after preparation to ensure freshness and safety.
- For extra flavor, some variations include adding Worcestershire sauce or Tabasco.
- Egg yolk can be omitted for a dairy-free or egg-free version but traditional tartare includes it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
