Knife-cut beef tartare

Knife-cut beef tartare is a medium French recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Norbert Tarayre on YouTube.

Prep: 30 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 50 min

Cost: $13.57 total, $3.39 per serving

Ingredients

  • 400 g Beef sirloin (or round steak, TT heart, filet) (Choose a very fresh, well‑marbled piece, to be diced very finely)
  • 2 c. à soupe Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrins‑type sauce)
  • 1 c. à café Tabasco (Adjust to taste)
  • 1 unité Whole egg (Fresh egg, to be incorporated raw)
  • 1 c. à café Dijon mustard (Strong mustard)
  • 2 c. à soupe Pickles (Finely chopped)
  • 1 c. à café Capers (Rinsed and chopped)
  • 1 c. à café Ketchup (To add a hint of sweetness)
  • 1 petite Red onion (Very finely sliced)
  • 1 c. à soupe Flat‑leaf parsley (Chopped)
  • ½ c. à café Fleur de sel (Adjust to taste)
  • ¼ c. à café Freshly ground black pepper (Adjust as needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meat

    Remove the beef piece from the refrigerator, place it on the board and cut it into small dice using a very sharp knife. Work quickly so the meat stays cold.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Chop the condiments

    Finely chop the red onion, pickles, capers and parsley. Put everything in a small bowl.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Mix the sauce

    In the main bowl, add the Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, mustard, ketchup, egg yolk, salt and pepper. Whisk lightly to combine.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Incorporate the meat and condiments

    Add the beef dice to the bowl containing the sauce, then fold in the chopped onions, pickles, capers and parsley. Mix gently with a spatula so each piece is well coated.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Chill

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 5 minutes so the flavors meld.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 4°C

  6. Plating and service

    Remove the tartare from the refrigerator, arrange it in a circle or dome on serving plates. Sprinkle a little fleur de sel and extra pepper if desired. Serve immediately with toasted bread or fine fries.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
15 g
Fiber
0 g

Dietary info: Gluten‑free (if Worcestershire sauce is malt‑free), High in protein, low-carb, low-calorie

Allergens: Egg, Mustard

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Knife-cut beef tartare

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

A hand‑cut beef tartare mixed with Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, egg, mustard, pickles, capers, ketchup, onion, parsley, fleur de sel and pepper. A refined starter that highlights the quality of the meat and the knife‑craftsmanship.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
30m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
40m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$13.57
Total cost
$3.39
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Dice the meat very finely with a sharp knife
  • Keep the meat and ingredients cold throughout the preparation
  • Incorporate the raw egg while observing hygiene rules

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw meat with dedicated utensils, wash hands and surfaces thoroughly.
  • Use fresh, preferably pasteurized eggs to reduce salmonella risk.
  • Do not leave the tartare at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

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