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Steaks, Tartare

Pass twice through a chopping machine two pounds lean filet or tender sirloin of raw beef, place on a plate. Season with teaspoon salt and half teaspoon pepper, then mix well. Divide in six even parts and roll each part into oval shape, place on a large cold dish. Make a little fountain in centre of each on top and carefully place in an egg yolk.

Thoroughly clean twelve even leaves lettuce, then divide a medium finely chopped onion over three leaves. Place a teaspoon capers over three other leaves, garnish three other leaves with teaspoon finely chopped vinegar pickles and then evenly divide tablespoon finely chopped parsley over last three leaves. Neatly arrange alternately around dish and send to table.