Vegan Classic Beef Tartare

Experience the sophisticated flavors of a timeless dish with a plant-based twist in this Vegan Classic Beef Tartare. Perfectly capturing the essence of the original, this innovative recipe combines earthy portobello mushrooms, crunchy walnuts, and tangy capers for a rich, meaty texture and bold umami taste. Enhanced by a zesty blend of Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and a hint of liquid smoke, every bite bursts with complex, savory notes. Ready in just 30 minutes with no cooking required, this vegan tartare is a show-stopping appetizer ideal for dinner parties, special occasions, or anyone looking to enjoy cruelty-free fine dining. Serve it elegantly shaped with a ring mold and garnished with fresh parsley for a beautiful, restaurant-worthy presentation. A must-try for vegans and omnivores alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams portobello mushrooms
• 50 grams walnuts
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Clean the portobello mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems.

Step 2

Finely chop the mushrooms into small, even pieces to resemble the texture of minced beef.

Step 3

Chop the walnuts into small, fine pieces by hand or using a food processor.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and set aside.

Step 5

Chop the capers and fresh parsley, and mince the garlic clove.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped mushrooms, walnuts, red onion, capers, and parsley.

Step 7

Add dijon mustard, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, liquid smoke, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.

Step 8

Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the dressing coats the mushroom and walnut mixture evenly.

Step 9

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 10

Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Optionally, serve using a ring mold to shape into individual portions, garnished with additional chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(424.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	731.4

Total Fat 64.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2431.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 20.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0.6IU	0%
Calcium 104.4mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1458.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.5%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 15.0%