Easy Steak Tartare Recipe: How to eat Raw Beef

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How to eat steak tartare Make this easy steak tartare recipe with fresh ground beef, egg yolk, garlic toast, and simple seasonings your family will love.

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Steak tartare is a well known French delicacy. But not many people know, that we have our own Czech version of steak tartare in the Czech Republic, called “tatarák”. 


This version of raw beef has slightly different seasonings, and is traditionally eaten with garlic toast. 


It is incredibly common, and so delicious. My family loves to recreate this classic at home, my kids love to eat it for lunch, and it is one of my husband’s all-time favorite meals. 


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Here’s why you might want to try making steak tartare at home if you’ve never done it before.

This Feels Like Europe Without Leaving Home

Steak tartare brings a European vibe to your table. Fresh beef tenderloin or high-quality chopped beef from a reputable local butcher makes it feel just as special as what you’d get at any of those fancy restaurants. It’s a great way to bring a little culinary adventure to your own kitchen.

Even the Kids Might Love It

This dish is a great way to introduce new flavors to your family. Serve it with crispy garlic sourdough toast to make it more kid-friendly. Just follow basic food safety rules and get your tartare meat from a trusted butcher to keep things safe and fresh. 

It’s Fast and Easy for Busy Nights

Start by grabbing a clean cutting board and a sharp knife. Follow the steps in the recipe below, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time. The prep is quick, and the process is simple—no stress involved! It’s the kind of dish that lets you get dinner on the table without all the fuss.

This Will Wow Your Guests

Date nights or small get-togethers feel special with steak tartare. Serve it with garlic toast points to make it fancy. Adding fresh chicken egg yolk gives it that professional look you’d see on restaurant menus. A dash of Worcestershire sauce and a sprinkle of kosher salt pull the flavors together perfectly. Your guests will be impressed.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 lbs fresh raw ground beef steak from a reputable source
  • 1 fresh egg yolk from a reputable source 
  • 1 onion 
  • 3 garlic cloves 
  • 1tbs capers
  • 1 tbs Worcester sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika 
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • Freshly ground black pepper 
  • Sourdough bread for toasting 

stacked toast with steak tartare on a white plate

Instructions

  • Toast your sourdough bread. If you don’t have a toaster, you can choose another method for toasting your bread outlined in this post
  • Finely chop the onion, and add to a large bowl. 
  • Mix in the ground beef, 2 pressed garlic cloves, and all the spices and seasonings. 
  • Mix together, until the texture is smooth and everything is well incorporated. 
  • Coat the toasted sourdough bread with garlic by rubbing the garlic clove along the rough surface of the bread. 
  • Serve your steak tartare along-side the garlic sourdough toast. 
  • Consume immediately. 

FAQ’s About Tartare Steak

While traditional steak tartare is made with red meat, you can try variations with other meats like lamb, bison, or even raw fish or even seafood for a different twist. Just make sure the meat is of the highest quality. Get it from a reputable butcher shop to ensure safety when eating it raw.

You can get creative with your steak tartare by adjusting the seasonings or toppings. For example, swap out capers for pickles or add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat. You could also try different mustards, like spicy brown mustard, to change things up. Just remember that traditional ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and raw eggs are what give the tartare its classic flavor.

Yes, you can make steak tartare without an egg yolk, but just know that the egg yolk adds richness and helps bind everything together, giving the tartare that creamy texture. If you skip it, you’re missing out on the classic experience of this delicious dish. Ideally, you’ll want to use one large egg yolk or two small chicken egg yolks. But if you’re in the mood to switch it up, quail egg yolks work too!

Steak tartare is best enjoyed fresh, as the texture and flavor are at their peak right after preparation. However, if you need to prepare it ahead of time, you can mix the meat and seasonings, but wait to add the egg yolk until just before serving. This keeps the tartare from becoming too runny. Always store it in an airtight container in the fridge and consume it within a few hours for the best taste and safety.


toast with steak tartare and 2 pickles on the side

Tips

1. Source high-quality, fresh ingredients: 

Always use fresh, high-quality meat and egg yolks from a reputable butcher or any other trusted source to ensure safety and taste.

2. Keep it cold: 

Chill the meat before serving to minimize the risk of harmful bacteria and eat immediately for the freshest flavor.

3. Balance the seasoning:

Use a mix of ingredients like garlic, capers, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and mustard for the best flavor.

4. Pair tartare with the right bread:

Serve with garlic toast points or fresh sourdough for a perfect complement. You’ll love it! 

5. Keep hygiene top of mind:

Use proper food safety practices when handling raw ingredients, and make sure to use a sharp knife to finely chop the meat. You definitely don’t want to risk dealing with E. coli.

6. Eat in moderation: 

Since tartare is made with raw ingredients, it’s best to enjoy it on rare occasions. This is especially important for people with weakened immune systems, such as pregnant women.

7. Trust your source:

Always choose a reputable supplier to minimize the risk of food borne illness.

Storage

Homemade tartare needs to be enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store it, here are the conventional storage methods:

Freezing: Freezing works if you need to store tartare longer, but it’s not the best option. Freezing can change the texture of the meat, making it less ideal for raw preparations like tartare. If you freeze it, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in a freezer-safe container. You can freeze tartare for up to a month, but remember that freezing raw meat can increase the risk of bacteria. For the freshest taste and safety, it’s always best to eat tartare right away.

garlic toast with steak tartare and pickles on the side

Easy Steak Tartare Recipe: How to eat raw beef

How to eat steak tartare Make this easy steak tartare recipe with fresh ground beef, egg yolk, garlic toast, and simple seasonings your family will love.

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs fresh raw ground beef steak from a reputable source
  • 1 fresh egg yolk from a reputable source
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1tbs capers
  • 1 tbs Worcester sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Sourdough bread for toasting

Instructions

  1. Toast your sourdough bread. If you don’t have a toaster, you can choose another method for toasting your bread outlined in this post
  2. Finely chop the onion, and add to a large bowl. 
  3. Mix in the ground beef, 2 pressed garlic cloves, and all the spices and seasonings. 
  4. Mix together, until the texture is smooth and everything is well incorporated. 
  5. Coat the toasted sourdough bread with garlic by rubbing the garlic clove along the rough surface of the bread. 
  6. Serve your steak tartare along-side the garlic sourdough toast. 
  7. Consume immediately. 

Notes

Tips for Eating Tartare

  1. Source high-quality, fresh ingredients: Always use fresh, high-quality meat and egg yolks from a reputable butcher or any other trusted source to ensure safety and taste.
  2. Keep it cold: Chill the meat before serving to minimize the risk of harmful bacteria and eat immediately for the freshest flavor.
  3. Balance the seasoning: Use a mix of ingredients like garlic, capers, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and mustard for the best flavor.
  4. Pair tartare with the right bread: Serve with garlic toast points or fresh sourdough for a perfect complement. You'll love it! 
  5. Keep hygiene top of mind: Use proper food safety practices when handling raw ingredients, and make sure to use a sharp knife to finely chop the meat. You definitely don’t want to risk dealing with E. coli.
  6. Eat in moderation: Since tartare is made with raw ingredients, it’s best to enjoy it on rare occasions. This is especially important for people with weakened immune systems, such as pregnant women.
  7. Trust your source: Always choose a reputable supplier to minimize the risk of foodborne illness.

Storage

Homemade tartare needs to be enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store it, here are the conventional storage methods:

  • Freezing: Freezing works if you need to store tartare longer, but it’s not the best option. Freezing can change the texture of the meat, making it less ideal for raw preparations like tartare. If you freeze it, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in a freezer-safe container. You can freeze tartare for up to a month, but remember that freezing raw meat can increase the risk of bacteria. For the freshest taste and safety, it’s always best to eat tartare right away.

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