Beef Tartare with Mushrooms and Herbs
A quick and elegant no-cook dish featuring raw ground beef, earthy mushrooms, fresh herbs, and a hint of beet for color. Perfect for a light lunch or impressive starter.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g

Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef (high-quality, fresh)
- 4 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp beet puree (cooked or jarred)
- ½ cup croutons or crusty bread, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the 0.5 lb ground beef with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- 2
Arrange the 4 oz sliced mushrooms on a serving plate, spreading them out evenly.
- 3
Spoon the seasoned beef over the mushrooms, shaping it into an even layer.
- 4
Drizzle the 2 tbsp beet puree over the beef and scatter the 0.25 cup basil leaves and 0.5 cup crumbled croutons on top.
- 5
Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- serving plate
- knife
- cutting board
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