veal tartare recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 04 2026
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Veal Tartare Recipe

Inspired by Elisa
Time30m
Serves4

albacore tonnato, lemon, capers, olive oil – crostini

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Ingredients

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Meat

Crostini

Method

Preparation of Veal Tartare

  1. 1

    Prepare the Veal

    Finely chop the veal tenderloin using a sharp knife. Place it in a bowl and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Tonnato Sauce

  1. 2

    Make the Tonnato Sauce

    In a food processor, combine the canned albacore tuna, mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Crostini Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare the Crostini

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice the baguette into thin slices and arrange them on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Dish

    On each crostini, place a spoonful of the veal tartare, then drizzle with the tonnato sauce. Serve immediately.

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