Tatar (Beef Tartare)

Ingredients

Ground beef or lamb

8 ounces, high quality

Onion

1 small, finely chopped

Salt

1/2 teaspoon, to taste

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground

Fresh parsley

2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed

Egg yolk

1, from a fresh egg

Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon

Tabasco sauce

2-3 dashes, to taste

Crusty bread or crispy crackers

for serving

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb with the finely chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, egg yolk, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce to the meat mixture. Stir thoroughly until all components are well incorporated.
3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty or ball, ensuring they are compact.
4. Serve the Tatar immediately on a chilled plate, accompanied by slices of crusty bread or crispy crackers for a delightful contrast in texture.