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
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
Chop the condiments
Finely chop the red onion, pickles, capers and parsley. Put everything in a small bowl.
Time: PT5M
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
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
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
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






