DIY - Filet Americain

raw ground beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork can be more affordable.

egg yolk

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Avocado adds creaminess without cholesterol, while tofu is budget-friendly.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: balsamic vinegar

Soy sauce offers umami, while balsamic is often less expensive.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickled cucumbers

Green olives provide similar brininess, while pickles are more accessible.

Cut the raw ground beef into thin slices.

Chop the beef into smaller pieces, ensuring they are all cut in the same direction.

Finely chop the beef further using a knife on a cutting board.

Season the chopped beef with salt and black pepper.

Chop the onion finely and add it to the beef.

Add the egg yolk to the mixture.

Add mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the mixture, adjusting to taste.

Mix all ingredients together with a fork until well combined.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve immediately, emphasizing that it should be eaten fresh.

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