Beef tartare

5 servings

40 minutes

Beef tartare is an exquisite dish of European cuisine rooted in French gastronomic traditions. Its history is linked to times when meat was served raw and sauces formed the basis of flavor. This dish embodies the harmony of simplicity and rich tastes. Tender beef combines with the spiciness of capers, sweetness of peppers, and acidity of citrus fruits. The Dijon mustard dressing adds depth to the flavor, while the quail egg yolk makes the texture rich and velvety. Tartare is served chilled, enhancing the freshness of the ingredients. It is an ideal appetizer for those who appreciate the natural taste of quality meat complemented by a refined balance of spices and dressing.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 392.8
• Proteins: 34.4g
• Fats: 22.1g
• Carbohydrates: 16.2g

Ingredients

• Beef: 800 g
• Onion: 2 head
• Tomatoes: 3 pc
• Yellow bell pepper: 2 pc
• Pickled capers: 50 g
• Sunflower oil: 1 ml
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Oranges: 1 pc
• Dijon mustard: 3.5 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We chop the meat finely, finely chop the onion. We cut the capers into four pieces each. We chop the tomatoes finely. The yellow pepper is cut into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 800 g
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Yellow bell pepper: 2 pieces
   • Pickled capers: 50 g

2. We mix onion, capers, and meat in one bowl, and pepper and tomatoes in another.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 800 g
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Pickled capers: 50 g
   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Yellow bell pepper: 2 pieces

3. For the dressing, take 2 cups (250 g each). In one, pour slightly less than 0.5 tablespoons of sunflower oil, squeeze half a lemon and half an orange, add about 2-2.5 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 1 ml
   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Oranges: 1 piece
   • Dijon mustard: 3.5 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. In the second step, pour 1/4 tablespoon of oil, squeeze a quarter of a lemon and the same amount of orange, and add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Also, add salt and pepper. 1 - add to the meat, 2 - to the tomatoes with pepper. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 1 ml
   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Oranges: 1 piece
   • Dijon mustard: 3.5 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Take a round shape, first layer meat, then tomatoes with pepper, top with quail yolk, and sprinkle black pepper on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste