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Ingredients
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Beef Tartare
Béarnaise Sauce
Method
Preparing Beef Tartare
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped beef tenderloin, egg yolks, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, chopped cornichons, chopped shallots, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- 2
Preparing Béarnaise Sauce
- 3
Make the Reductions
In a saucepan, combine the minced shallots, white wine vinegar, white wine, and half of the chopped tarragon. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Strain the mixture and set aside.
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the reduced mixture. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens.
- 5
Incorporate the Butter
Slowly whisk in the melted butter, piece by piece, until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir in the remaining tarragon and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.