Brazilian Raw Beef Tartare (Carne de Onça)

125 g high-quality lean ground beef (triple-ground)
40 g yellow onion, finely diced
20 ml extra-virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh green onions (scallions), finely chopped to taste
Fresh parsley, finely chopped to taste

For the ground beef, visit a local butcher shop or the meat counter at your grocery store and specifically request lean cuts like sirloin or eye of round, ensuring it is ground extra fine (triple-ground). The dark bread should ideally be a dense rye or pumpernickel, which can be found in the bakery aisle of most major supermarkets or at local European-style bakeries. Fresh produce like yellow onions, green onions (scallions), and parsley are readily available in the vegetable section of any standard Canadian grocery store. Ensure your olive oil is a high-quality extra-virgin variety for the best flavour result.

This dish is a fantastic choice for a casual appetizer. It is traditionally served atop slices of dense, dark rye bread to perfectly balance the rich, savoury notes of the seasoned raw beef.