Thanks for the link Steve.
Emeril's recipe looks good. Others I've found have differing ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, pickles, and olives. Glad to get one someone has tried and enjoyed. I also like his idea of cooked eggs for a garnish.
Are the raw egg whites used? I was always under the impression it was just the yoke. For some reason to me raw whites sound gross (A snot aversion issue) but raw yokes don't.
As far as Ceviche being just seafood. You're most likely correct. I'm not much for nomenclature and it was just a term I came across while looking for raw recipes.
I don't plan on grinding the beef. I don't want mush either. No food processor here so it will be hand diced to pea size or a bit smaller. I also don't have filet to use but was going to use Ribeye. Gonna cut the cap off a couple of steaks. I also won't be making more then a 1/2 pound because when I've mentioned to others they scrunch up there noses.
Chief, Can you recommend a "good" caviar? I'd give it a try but every time I've had caviar I kind of wish I'd had a spoon of cat food instead. I've been told I need to have a "good" caviar but so far I guess I haven't.
Mad Cook, Thanks for your concern about food safety. I respect it too and I'd rather be warned many times rather then have everyone keep silent and let me do something stupid. (Oh don't worry folks. I'm sure I'll do many stupid things in the future. It's my second name) I look it as I do with my tools. You have to respect them but you can't fear them. If you do you'll get nothing done.
Now to the egg debate I've started.
Pac. made this statement. " Most bacteria is introduced to an egg when the shell is cracked."
That's more or less where I stand on the issue. I was asking more from the flavor standpoint. I'm think I'm going to use a fresh egg from next door but I'm going to be sure to wash it real well. Having my neighbor raise chickens has shown me how much they poop and how it get's everywhere. I've had both farm fresh and store bought side by side and personally didn't taste much difference.
Thanks for letting me ramble.