How To Make Steak Tartare at Home (Recipe, Method, Backstory)

raw beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey offers a leaner option, while ground beef is more accessible.

egg yolk

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: egg white

Avocado provides creaminess without cholesterol, while egg white is a cheaper alternative.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives offer similar brininess, while pickles are often less expensive.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: balsamic vinegar

Soy sauce is lower in calories, and balsamic vinegar can be more affordable.

Melt butter in a pan for the grilled cheese sandwich.

Spread whipped cream cheese on two slices of bread.

Coat the bread with melted butter for even coloring.

Toast the bread in the pan until golden brown on both sides.

Cut the edges of the toasted bread to create a square shape.

Prepare the beef tartare mixture by using ground beef.

Add capers and diced cornichons to the ground beef.

Chop shallots and add them to the mixture, cutting them last to keep them firm.

Prepare a Dijon mustard dressing to mix into the beef tartare.

Add eggs to the mixture, using yolks from local farm eggs.

Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice for acidity.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Pass the yolks through a sieve to create a smooth topping.

Fry capers in olive oil until crispy and add them to the dish.

Garnish with chopped chives, red onions, and fried capers for color.

Top the dish with caviar for added flavor.

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