Zesty Italian Tartare
- 1 pimiento-stuffed green olive, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped red onion
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 pound (455 g) top sirloin
- Salt and pepper
- 4 slices country bread, brushed with olive oil
- 1 or 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 4 anchovy fillets (optional)
- Sour Crudites (page 177)
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves for garnish
- Thin shavings of Parmesan cheese for garnish
- To make the dressing, in a large measuring pitcher, combine the olive, parsley, basil, garlic, onion, anchovy fillets, Parmesan, vinegar, the oils, the brown sugar, mustard, and the water.
- Emulsify with a hand blender and set aside.
- To prep the meat, cut the sirloin into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes, making sure there is no silver skin or gristle.
- Using a small blender or food processor, grind the meat until it has that steak tartare consistency.
- Place the ground meat in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the dressing and mix well.
- We recommend starting with half and adding more to taste.
- Toast the oil-brushed bread slices.
- If you want to get crazy, rub the toast with a garlic clove, and place an anchovy fillet on top of each slice.
- Place the tartare on a plate, arrange the toasted bread slices on the side, and spoon the pickled vegetables alongside the tartare.
- Garnish the tartare with the parsley and Parmesan shavings.
- Serve right away.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/zesty-italian-tartare-388948 (may not work)