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Ingredients
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Tartlet Shells
Beef Tartare Mixture
Garnish
Method
Tartlet Shells
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the chilled butter and blend it with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Form the Dough
Add cold water a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Do not overwork the dough.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Shape and Bake the Shells
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into circles and press into tartlet pans. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
Beef Tartare Mixture
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the finely diced beef, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, capers, and green onions.
- 7
Season the Mixture
Add salt and black pepper to the beef mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 8
Add Cheese
Fold in the grated cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the beef tartare mixture.
Assembly and Garnish
- 9
Fill Tartlet Shells
Spoon the beef tartare mixture evenly into the cooled tartlet shells.
- 10
Garnish
Top each tartlet with microgreens or fresh herbs and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.