Beef tartare is a very ancient dish, probably invented by the Tatars, a nomadic group that used to store meat under their horses' saddles, which they would eat raw and softened. Nowadays this recipe consists in finely minced raw meat, adequately seasoned with spices, lemon, egg yolks and, sometimes, alcohol, in order to really make it tasty. Fresh and light, tartare is the ideal dish for summer aperitifs. Just make sure you choose high quality fresh meat and eggs!