Beef Tartare Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Beef [00:49]

• Dry off the beef tenderloin and remove any sinew or silver skin.
• Place the beef in the freezer for a short time to firm it up.

Step 2: Chop the Ingredients [01:35]

• Finely chop one small shallot (or half of a larger one).
• Slice cornichons into tiny pieces.
• Chop fresh parsley finely.

Step 3: Prepare the Croutons [03:25]

• Freeze a baguette or ciabatta roll until hard.
• Slice it thinly and place on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
• Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt, then bake at 200°C until crispy.

Step 4: Mince the Beef [04:25]

• Remove the beef from the freezer and dry it off.
• Slice the beef thinly, then chop until minced.

Step 5: Mix the Ingredients [06:21]

• In a chilled bowl, combine minced beef, chopped shallot, cornichons, parsley, 50g ketchup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 15ml Worcestershire sauce, a few drops of Tabasco, black pepper, and salt.
• Mix well and taste for seasoning.

Step 6: Prepare the Garnish [07:33]

• Slice endives and radish for garnish, seasoning with salt and olive oil.
• Optionally, add chives or microgreens.

Step 7: Plate the Dish [08:26]

• Carefully open a quail egg and place it on top of the tartare for garnish.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!