Beef Tartare with Quail Egg
Ingredients
-500g beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into small cubes
-4 tablespoons olive oil
-1 shallot, minced
-2 tablespoons capers, minced
-2 tablespoons cornichons, minced
-1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
-1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-2 quail eggs
-2 tablespoons chives, minced
Method
1. In a large bowl, combine the beef, olive oil, shallot, capers, cornichons, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each into a patty about 1/2-inch thick.
3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until browned.
4. Remove from the heat and top each patty with a quail egg.
5. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.
Potential changes & improvements
-Try substituting the beef tenderloin with another cut of beef, such as sirloin or ribeye.
-For a more intense flavor, try marinating the beef in the olive oil mixture for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.
-If you can’t find quail eggs, you can use chicken eggs instead.
What other food it works well with
-Served with a simple green salad, this dish makes for a light yet satisfying meal.
-Try pairing it with a glass of red wine.
Common Mistakes
-Overcooking the beef will result in a dry and tough tartare. Be sure to cook the beef just until it is browned on the outside but still pink in the center.
-Not using fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in a subpar dish. Be sure to use fresh beef, olive oil, and herbs for the best flavor.
Nutritional Information
-500g beef tenderloin: 990 calories, 66g fat, 20g saturated fat, 210mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 3g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 97g protein
-4 tablespoons olive oil: 480 calories, 54g fat, 8g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g protein
-1 shallot: 4 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g protein
-2 tablespoons capers: 2 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g protein
-2 tablespoons cornichons: 2 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g protein
-1 tablespoon Dijon mustard: 3 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g protein
-1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce: 2 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g protein
-1 teaspoon salt: 0 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g protein
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper: 0 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g protein
-2 quail eggs: 72 calories, 5g fat, 1g saturated fat, 210mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 6g protein
-2 tablespoons chives: 1 calorie, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g protein
Allergens
-Beef
-Eggs
-Mustard