Beef tartare with chilli-infused extra virgin olive oil

Se la preparate in dosi abbondanti, potete utilizzare questo piatto anche come secondo. Ovviamente deve piacere la carne cruda, che deve essere di ottima qualità e macinata poco prima dell’utilizzo. In caso contrario la carne si ossida e non va consumata. Meglio ancora se potete macinarla a casa subito prima di servire il piatto.

Technically speaking, beef tartare simply refers to the way the meat is cut and prepared. The seasoning can vary according to personal preference, although salt, olive oil, and lemon are considered essential ingredients. In our opinion, mustard creates the perfect pairing. To complete the dish, you can also serve pickles and vegetables preserved in oil in small bowls, allowing everyone to personalise their tartare. We particularly enjoy finely chopped gherkins and capers mixed directly into the preparation. One ingredient we deliberately avoid is egg yolk — both for hygiene reasons and because it tends to overpower the flavour of the meat.

With the exception of vegetarians, beef tartare is suitable for almost everyone, as it is naturally gluten-free and lactose-free. It takes only five minutes to prepare, making it ideal for anyone wishing to create an elegant dinner in very little time.

The use of chilli-flavoured olive oilwill make the evening even more vibrant.

Ingredients

• 450 g lean rump steak
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 3 teaspoons gherkins
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• Lemon juice
• Cericola chilli-infused extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• pepper
• Caper berries for decoration

Instructions

1. Finely mince the meat twice.
2. Finely chop the capers and gherkins.
3. In a bowl, combine the meat with the strained lemon juice, gherkins, capers, mustard, salt, and pepper. Add a drizzle of chilli-infused olive oil together with a little regular extra virgin olive oil, then taste.
4. If necessary, adjust the seasoning with additional salt or mustard.