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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
Beef Tartare with Mushrooms and Herbs
elegantquickFrenchgluten-freebeefsmoothcrunchyweeknight

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. 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. 2

    Arrange the 4 oz sliced mushrooms on a serving plate, spreading them out evenly.

  3. 3

    Spoon the seasoned beef over the mushrooms, shaping it into an even layer.

  4. 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. 5

    Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • serving plate
  • knife
  • cutting board

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