This Beef Tartare Recipe Is Easier Than You Think!

raw beef

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat while ground beef is more economical.

egg yolk

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: cooked egg

Avocado provides creaminess without cholesterol, while cooked egg is a safer option.

capers

🥗Healthier: chopped olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Chopped olives offer a similar briny flavor, while pickles are more accessible.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories and easy to find.

Start by preparing the beef tenderloin, ensuring it's fresh, high quality, and chopped into tiny pieces.

Dice one medium shallot into tiny pieces.

Dice about six or seven capers.

Dice one or two small pickles.

Add one anchovy for umami flavor, keeping the dice consistent for better texture.

Add the chopped beef to a bowl and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Add the diced shallots, capers, and anchovy to the beef.

Mix everything together using a gentle cutting motion to blend evenly.

At this stage, add the raw egg yolk. If uncomfortable with raw eggs, substitute with 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise per yolk.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of mustard, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon each of sweet and smoked paprika, a pinch or two of black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and a few drops of Tabasco sauce.

Mix everything well until combined.

Add a pinch of salt and the diced pickles, stirring until evenly combined.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with small pinches of salt or spices as needed.

Traditionally, serve immediately, but the creator suggests letting it rest overnight in the fridge for better flavor.

Shape the tartar into small rounds or balls for presentation.

Serve with toasted bread and a little butter on the side.

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