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Beef Tataki with Garlic Chips & Ponzu

Beef Tataki with Garlic Chips & Ponzu

Delight your guests with this Beef Tataki with Garlic Chips & Ponzu, a simple yet upscale appetizer that offers vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Filet Mignon Can be substituted with sirloin or ribeye.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use less table salt as a replacement.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil (e.g., vegetable or canola) Avoid olive oil for searing.
For the Ponzu Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Yuzu Juice or Lime Juice Use lime juice if yuzu isn't available.
  • 1 tablespoon Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari Tamari is gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger Fresh ginger is the best choice.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Can be replaced with honey.
  • 1 small White Onion Shallots can also be used.
For the Garlic Chips
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic elevates the dish.
  • 1 cup Neutral Oil (for frying garlic) Same as oil for searing.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Feel free to use other herbs.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels and season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Sear the filet mignon for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and place on a cutting board.
  3. Let the seared beef cool for a couple minutes, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. In a bowl, combine yuzu juice, low-sodium soy sauce, grated ginger, sugar, and minced white onion. Whisk together and set aside.
  5. Thinly slice the garlic cloves. Fry in neutral oil over medium-low heat until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Slice the chilled beef thinly against the grain. Arrange on a platter, pour ponzu sauce over, and garnish with garlic chips and chives.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and don’t skip the chilling step.