Steak Tartare with Tonnato Sauce, Chicories, Avocado and Frico

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Main Dish
Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr
Active: 1 hr
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. Oil, for deep-frying
  2. 3 tablespoons capers
  3. Two 8-ounce chunks Parmesan, rinds removed
  4. 2 cups finely diced bavette steak (chop it by hand)
  5. 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
  6. 2 tablespoons minced parsley stems
  7. 1 tablespoon minced cornichons
  8. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  9. Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  10. One 7-ounce jar tuna packed in olive oil, oil reserved
  11. 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  12. 6 oil-packed anchovy fillets, plus 1/4 cup oil
  13. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  14. 2 tablespoons capers, not drained
  15. 2 tablespoons cornichon juice
  16. 1 large clove garlic, minced
  17. 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  18. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  19. 1 head escarole, outer leaves discarded
  20. 1 Castelfranco radicchio, outer leaves discarded
  21. 1/4 cup parsley leaves with some tender stems attached
  22. 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
  23. 2 cups hearts of palm
  24. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  25. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  26. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. For the garnishes: Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F.
  2. Put the capers in a fine-mesh strainer with a heatproof handle and lower the capers into the oil. Fry until crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on a plate lined with a paper towel.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  4. Process the Parmesan in a food processer until finely ground. Put 3 cups of the Parmesan onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, allow to cool and harden and then break the frico into crumbles.
  5. For the steak tartare: Put the diced steak, shallot, parsley, cornichons, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Stir to combine and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  6. For the tonnato sauce: Combine the tuna and its oil, mayonnaise, anchovies, anchovy oil, lemon juice, capers, cornichon juice, garlic, cayenne and salt and pepper to taste in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
  7. For the chicories: Separate the escarole and radicchio leaves and tear them into bite-size pieces. Toss the escarole, radicchio, parsley, avocados, hearts of palm, olive oil and vinegar together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Spoon the tonnato sauce on the bottom of a platter. Top with quenelles or small scoops of the tartare and the chicory salad and garnish with the frico crumbles and fried capers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 1025
Total Fat 85 g
Saturated Fat 24 g
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 54 g
Cholesterol 125 mg
Sodium 1438 mg

 

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