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Flank Steak Tartare with Carrot-Top Salsa Verde

Tartare should be served very cold and right after making. If needed, prep the ingredients ahead and chill them; assemble at the last minute.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1 small carrot, very thinly sliced on a mandoline, plus 1/4 cup chopped carrot tops
1 oil-packed anchovy fillet
1 small garlic clove, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 pound flank steak, preferably grass-fed, cut into 1/8" pieces
1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 sourdough baguette or small round, thinly sliced
1/2 cup baby sorrel leaves (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare a grill for medium heat (or preheat oven to 400°F). Combine vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Add carrot and let sit until slightly softened, 15–20 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, mash anchovy and 1/2 garlic clove to a paste with the side of a chef's knife. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in carrot tops, basil, parsley, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil.

    Step 3

    Drain carrots and add to dressing along with steak and shallot. Season with salt and pepper and toss just to combine.

    Step 4

    Drizzle bread with oil on both sides and season with salt. Grill until lightly charred, about 1 minute per side (or toast in oven 6–8 minutes). Rub toasts with remaining 1/2 garlic clove, transfer to a platter, and top with tartare and sorrel, if using.

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