Date Night Steak Tartare
Stay warm and cozy with your special someone and spend quality time enjoying this Date Night Steak Tartare. Showcasing Conestoga Farms' golden-yolk eggs, this tartare brings together tender, hand-cut beef, spicy pickled piri piri peppers, briny capers, and fresh herbs for an elegant starter or main course when served with a side salad, and/or fries.
Ingredients
For the Steak Tartare
- 1 -5 oz tenderloin fillet steak (140g), trimmed and finely diced (see slicing TIPS below)
- 2 Conestoga Farms' egg yolks divided (one in tartare, one for serving)
- ¼ shallot finely chopped
- 2 8g cornichons, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon whole capers finely chopped
- 2 pickled piri piri peppers finely chopped (or substitute other pickled pepper)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon whole grain mustard
- ½ teaspoon ketchup
- Splash of Worcestershire sauce
- Tabasco sauce to taste
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- Pinch of sea salt
For Serving & Garnish, optional
- Toasted baguette slices and/or potato chips
- Horseradish crème fraiche Mix two portions crème fraiche with one horseradish, or to taste
- Pickled red onions
- Cornichons for garnish
- Pickled piri piri peppers
- Whole grain mustard
- Chopped parsley and chives
Instructions
- Prep the Steak Tartare: Place the diced tenderloin, shallots, cornichons, capers, piri piri peppers, parsley, chives around the perimeter of a cutting board or plate.
- In the middle of the cutting board/plate, add the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, egg yolk and mix while drizzling in the olive oil.
- Using two spoons, gently stir in the diced ingredients with the liquid ingredients until incorporated thoroughly.
- Season the Tartare: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings, if needed, for your desired level of heat and tanginess.
- Assemble and Garnish: Place the tartare into 4” ring mold or shape it into a neat freehand mound. Lightly indent the top of the tartar with a spoon or small glass, then carefully place an egg yolk on top for that signature creamy pop.
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Notes
Pro Tips for Perfect Steak Tartare
- Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: For raw preparations, freshness and quality are key. Buy your beef the day of or confirm the freshness of the beef with your butcher. Choose fresh herbs and premium yolks.
- Slicing the Tenderloin: Place the tenderloin in the freezer for 20 minutes before dicing. This slight chill firms up the meat, making it easier to slice into precise, small cubes for a beautifully textured tartare.
- Add Spice to Taste: Start with a dash of Tabasco and taste, adding more if you are craving extra heat. Adjust the piri piri peppers or pickled alternatives for a tangy, spicy bite.
- Showcase the Yolk: A fresh, golden yolk is the star here. Be careful when handling them to avoid breaking. Each serving looks best with the yolk nestled on top for an inviting presentation.
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