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A dish to taste the tenderness and umami of Wagyu beef.

Beet and beef tartar

Beet and beef tartar
Cooking time Prep Time: 10 minutes / Cook Time: 35 minutes / Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients 4 servings
Wagyu beef tenderloin, small dice 8 oz(230g)
Red beets, roasted, peeled, small dice 8 oz(230g)
Capers, rinsed, chopped 1/4 cup
Red Onion, minced 1/4 cup
Whole grain Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp.
Lemon Zest  1 tsp
Parsley, minced  2 tsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup
Salt 1 tsp
Ground black pepper 1/4 tsp

For toppings

Egg Yolks 4
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbsp
Chives, cut to ½ inch length about 1/4 cup
Toasted bread rounds, in about ¼ inch thick 12

Beets combined with Wagyu beef tartar. The tender texture of the Wagyu beef is mixed with crunchy, crispy, salty, and spicy flavors to create a dish that offers the tenderness and umami of Wagyu beef.

Note: Raw meat should be kept cold at all times, and should be enjoyed as fresh as possible. Cut raw meat on a separate, clean, non-wood cutting board.

How to make it

  • Combine all the tartar ingredients in a bowl.

  • Divide the mixture into four equal portions and press each portion into a 4-inch round mold on each serving plate.

  • Top each with an egg yolk, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with chives. Serve with toasted bread.

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Japanese Wagyu beef is said to be characterized by its texture, which is brought about by the fine sashi and tender lean meat, its concentrated flavor, and its sweet, full-bodied aroma, making it one of Japan's representative livestock products.

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