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Beef Tataki with Garlic Chips & Ponzu

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Tataki with Garlic Chips & Ponzu

Impress with this melt-in-your-mouth Beef Tataki featuring crispy garlic chips and zesty ponzu sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 23 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 lb Filet Mignon Use tender cuts for the best texture.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Use sparingly to enhance flavor.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
  • 2 Tbsp Neutral Oil Such as vegetable oil for high-heat searing.
For the Ponzu Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Yuzu Juice or Lime Juice Provides acidity; lime juice is a substitute.
  • 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari Opt for low-sodium for lighter sauce.
  • 1 Tbsp Grated Ginger Freshly grated for best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 Tbsp White Onion Finely minced for better distribution.
For the Garnish
  • 2 Tbsp Chives Fresh for garnish.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Thinly sliced for crispy chips.
  • 2 Tbsp Additional Neutral Oil For frying garlic chips.

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet or cast-iron pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • plastic wrap
  • Sharp Knife
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels, season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the filet mignon for 1-2 minutes on each side.
  3. Let the beef cool for 5 minutes, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Whisk yuzu juice, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and onion in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  5. Slice garlic thinly and fry in neutral oil until golden brown. Drain and sprinkle with salt.
  6. Slice the chilled filet against the grain, serve on a plate with ponzu sauce and garlic chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients like ginger and quality soy sauce enhance flavors. Adjust sweetness of ponzu to taste.

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