Ingredients Beef Steak Tartare with Smoked Oyster Aioli 4.0 (1) 2 Reviews For her steak tartare recipe, Best New Chef Kate Williams, of Lady of the House in Detroit, uses tender beef scraps rescued from butchering rib eyes. By Kate Williams Updated on July 1, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email For her Steak Tartare with Smoked Oyster Aioli, Best New Chef Kate Williams, of Lady of the House in Detroit, uses tender beef scraps rescued from butchering rib eyes. . Photo: Greg DuPree Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Yield: 6 Dark green leek tops, often discarded, become the base of her punchy gremolata. The smoked oyster aioli adds muscle and brightness, and it’s easy to make (it takes about a minute in a blender). Tartare calls for the best-quality meat; you’ll eat it raw, so go for the good stuff — rib eye or flatiron is a nice way to go. To get a perfectly diced steak for tartare, freeze the beef until it is just firm, about 15 minutes, before slicing. You've Made It This Far, Might As Well Make Your Own Steak Tartare Ingredients Oyster Aioli 3 large pasteurized egg yolks 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 3/4 cup canned large smoked oysters (such as Reese), drained 7 1/2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, rinsed and dried Kosher salt Charred Leek Gremolata 1 (1-pound) leek 1 (1/2-inch-thick) large yellow onion slice 2 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 1/2 teaspoons grapeseed oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon honey Kosher salt Rye Toasts 12 (1/4-inch-thick) seedless rye bread slices (from 1 [20-ounce] loaf) 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt Additional ingredients 6 ounce flatiron steak, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 6 ounce boneless rib eye steak, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Make the oyster aioli Combine egg yolks, vinegar, and Dijon in a blender, and process on high until frothy, about 15 seconds. With blender running, slowly drizzle in grapeseed oil until smooth and thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to a medium bowl, and clean blender. Add oysters and anchovies to blender; process until smooth, about 15 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir anchovy mixture into egg yolk mixture until blended and smooth. Season to taste with salt. Chill until ready to use. Make the charred leek gremolata Preheat a gas grill to high (450°F to 550°F). Cut white part from leek, and reserve for another use. Wash green leek tops thoroughly, and pat dry with paper towels. Break spines of leek tops, opening them up so they can lie flat on grill grate. Place onion slice on oiled grate; grill, uncovered, until softened and charred, about 6 minutes per side. Let cool slightly. Arrange leek tops in a single layer on oiled grate; grill, uncovered, until slightly charred and crispy, 8 to 11 minutes, flipping often. Finely chop charred onion to equal 1/4 cup. Thinly slice leeks crosswise, and finely chop. Stir together leek, onion, parsley, grapeseed oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl until blended. Season to taste with salt. Make the rye toasts Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange rye bread slices in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Break bread slices in half. Assemble the steak tartare Gently toss steak with 6 tablespoons charred leek gremolata, olive oil, and salt. Spread a scant 1/4 cup oyster aioli on half of each of six plates; spoon tartare mixture evenly in a circle in center of each plate. Stand four rye toasts up in each tartare mound. Finish each with a drizzle of olive oil. Rate it Print