Bison Tartare
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Appetizer
- Features: Fast, Gluten-Free
Summary:
This spicy recipe comes from Peter Smith, chef-owner of PS 7's restaurant. It's nothing like traditional beef tartare. It is full of flavor and packs a healthy dose of heat from whole-grain mustard and chopped pickled chili peppers. For a clean presentation, use a 2- to 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter to shape your patties.
Bison is available at many local stores, but Smith uses the bison from Gunpowder Bison & Trading in Monkton, Md. It can be ordered online at gunpowderbison.com or by phone at 410-343-2277.
Smith recommends serving the tartare with toasted rye bread and pickled peppers.
4 appetizer servings
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces boneless bison rib-eye, trimmed of all fat and silver skin, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled chili peppers, such as pickled jalapeños or pickled Italian peppers
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon Pommery or other whole-grain mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Gently combine the chopped bison, chili peppers, chives, shallots, mustard, oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a glass bowl. Taste, and adjust the seasoning. Form into four patties and serve.
Recipe Source:
From Peter Smith, chef-owner of PS 7's restaurant.
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(Michael Temchine for The Washington Post)
